In October, Jodi became an unbaptized publisher, and she was baptized in February. 	 I a Oketopa, ne fai a Jodi mo fai se tino talai seki papatiso, kae ne papatiso tou fafine i a Fepuali.


Since I was a very religious girl, I liked the idea of staying at a convent for a while. 	 Ona ko au se tamaliki lotu, ne fiafia ‵ki au ki te manatu tena ke fano au o nofo i te koga tenā e nofo i ei a sina.


Greek philosophers, such as Socrates and Plato, taught this idea: Only when the soul escapes from the limitations of a material human body would it be “released from its wanderings and follies and fears, its wild desires and all the other ills that beset mankind” and dwell “in the company of the gods for all time to come.”—Plato’s Phaedo, 81, A. 	 Ne akoako atu ne faiakoga Eleni, e pelā mo Socrates mo Plato a te manatu tenei: Ko te taimi fua e sao ei a te agaga mai fakataputapuga o te foitino o te tino “ko fakasaoloto ei a ia mai te takasēsē, mo te faiga o mea sē aoga, mo te mataku, mo nisi mea ma‵sei katoa kolā e pokotia ei a tino katoa” kae ‵nofo atu “fakatasi mo atua mō taimi katoa kolā ka oko mai.”—Plato’s Phaedo, 81, A.


How did Paul show that we have responsibilities toward other Christians? 6 However, we are not in the congregation merely to receive; we are also there to give. 	 6 Tela la, e se ‵nofo atu tatou i te fakapotopotoga ko te mea ke maua fua i ei a fakamanuiaga, kae e ‵tau foki o tuku atu te fesoasoani.


For more information, see chapter 5 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Mō nisi fakamatalaga, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 5 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


A brief consideration of them will strengthen our faith in the reliability of Jehovah’s promises. 	 Ka fakamalosi aka eiloa te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki te ‵tonu o folafolaga a Ieova mai te faiga o se sukesukega toetoe ki fakamanatuga konei.


When we are studying, our mind must be stimulated, and too much physical comfort seems to do the opposite. 	 Kafai e fai ‵tou sukesukega, e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ‵tou mafaufau, kae kafai ko tō logotonu katoa ‵tou nofoga, ka fai fua ei ke fia ‵moe tatou.


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There was another aspect to the work that might have been even more challenging than ark building. 	 Ne isi foki se suā vaega o te galuega telā ne faigata malosi atu i lō te faitega o te vaka.


(1 Samuel 17:42-44) To the onlookers on both sides, the outcome must have seemed a foregone conclusion. 	 (1 Samuelu 17:42-44) Ki sotia kolā e maimoa atu i feitu e lua, e foliga mai me ko leva ne iloa ne latou te ikuga o te fepakiga tenā.


Others view God as little more than a celestial Santa Claus, whose role is to bestow gifts—a job, a spouse, or even a winning lottery ticket. 	 E ‵kilo atu a nisi tino ki te Atua e pelā me e tai sili atu i a Santa Claus telā e tuku mai ne ia a meaalofa—se galuega, se avaga, io me ke manumalo i te tafaoga ko te lottery.


▪ Pray often for the support and guidance of God’s spirit.—Zech. 4:6; Luke 11:9, 13. 	 ▪ Ke ‵talo atu faeloa mō te fesoasoani mo te takitakiga a te agaga o te Atua.—Sakalia 4:6; Luka 11:9, 13.


Protection When Under Temptation 	 Puipuiga Mai Tofotofoga


17 What about us? 	 17 Kae pefea la tatou?


Why can there be no doubt that God’s Word exerts power? 	 Kaia e seai se fakalotolotolua me i te Muna a te Atua e ‵mana?


Godly wisdom, though, comes from fearing Jehovah. 29:12-15. We should willingly extend loving-kindness to those in need. 	 29:12-15. E ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi atu ne tatou mo te fiafia a te alofa tumau ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ki ei. 31:1, 9-28.


What will a Christian want to avoid in today’s competitive workplace? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o kalo keatea se Kelisiano mai i ei i te tulaga fakatau‵fai o aso nei?


(Luke 11:13) Jehovah promises that if we seek his help, “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard [our] hearts and [our] mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” 	 (Luka 11:13) E tauto mai a Ieova me kafai e ‵sala atu tatou ki tena fesoasoani, “kae ko te filemu o te Atua telā e sili fakafia atu i mea katoa kolā e malamalama i ei a tino katoa ka puipui ne ia [‵tou] loto mo te malosi o [‵tou] mafaufau e auala i a Keliso Iesu.”


For others, secular education as a means to attain financial success becomes a snare. 	 E maleigina a nisi tino mai te ‵sala atu ki tupe uke e auala i akoakoga ma‵luga.


31 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 TE ITULAU E 29


The first is this: Jehovah will more than make up for any suffering we may have experienced. 	 A te pogai muamua: E mafai o fakamanuia tatou ne Ieova ke silia atu i logo‵maega kolā e maua ne tatou.


So this test showed his confidence in Abraham.—1 Corinthians 10:13. 	 Tela la, e fakaasi mai i te tofotofoga tenei a tena loto talitonu ki a Apelaamo.—1 Kolinito 10:13.


So Jesus also taught people what God’s requirements are, and he commanded his disciples to do the same. 	 Tela la, ne akoako ne Iesu a tino ke fai ne latou a mea e manako ki ei te Atua, kae ne fakatonu atu foki ne ia ana soko ke fai penā.


Rather, Paul was referring to the teachings that he and others had received from Jesus as well as what God moved the apostle to transmit, much of which became part of the inspired Scriptures. 	 Kae, e fakasino atu eiloa a Paulo ki akoakoga kolā ne maua ne ia mo nisi tino mai i a Iesu e pelā foki mo mea kolā ne fakamalosi atu te Atua ki apositolo ke fakaoko atu, kae ko te ukega o mea ne fai mo vaega o Tusitusiga Tapu.


13 Thus, reporting our preaching activity enables us to carry out our commission to preach the Kingdom good news more effectively. 	 13 Telā la, e fai ne ‵tou lipoti ke mafai ne tatou o fai te ‵tou galuega ko te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo ko te mea ke magoi.


Abishai whispers: “Let me pin [Saul] to the ground with the spear just once, and I will not need to do it twice.” 	 Ne musumusu atu a Apisai ki a ia, penei: “Kiloke, tuku mai ke velo ne au a [Saulo] ki tena tao eiloa, ke ‵mau tasi a ia mo te laukele.


What can earthling man do to me?” 	 Ko se toe mafai ne tino o fai mai se mea ki a au.”


In your own words, how would you describe the transfiguration? 	 I au pati eiloa, e fakamatala mai pefea ne koe te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu?


To retaliate against evil is to take into our own hands what should be left up to Jehovah. 	 A te taui atu ne tatou a te masei, ko te fai fua ne tatou te mea telā e ‵tau o fai ne Ieova.


(Ephesians 5:1) Indeed, godly devotion motivates us to want to please God in all we do.—1 Corinthians 10:31. 8. How do godly devotion and exclusive devotion work hand in hand? 	 (Efeso 5:1) E tonu, e fakamalosi aka tatou ne te amio atua ke fakafiafia atu ki te Atua i ‵tou mea katoa e fai.—1 Kolinito 10:31.


(Gen. 45:13) The Greek word translated “honor” in the Bible conveys the sense of esteem, value, preciousness. 	 (Kenese 45:13) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “āva” i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fakauiga ki te lasi o te fakaaloalo, te aoga, mo te lasi o te tāua.


Our faith moves us to speak publicly to others.—2 Cor. 	 E fakamalosi aka tatou ne ‵tou fakatuanaki ke fai‵pati atu ki nisi tino.—2 Koli.


Can anyone doubt that the One who “fuels” the sun can give us the strength we need to cope with any problem? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakalotolotolua se tino me i te Atua telā e tuku atu ne ia te malosi ki te la e mafai foki o tuku mai ne ia te malosi ki a tatou ke fakafesagai atu ki so se fakalavelave?


Some of life’s problems tend to persist, sometimes for years; they may take root before we are fully aware of them. 	 E isi ne fakalavelave o te olaga e foliga mai me ka tumau eiloa, mō se fia tausaga; e mafai ko oti ne kamata o tupu se fakalavelave kae e se iloa ne tatou.


Would you not take greater care? 	 Ka sili atu tou fakaeteete i ei, i ne?


That message can prove to be “like a burning fire” inside us, so that we will be unable to keep it in. 	 E mafai o fai a te fekau tenā e pelā me se ‘afi ‵ka’ i loto i a tatou, telā ko se mafai eiloa ne tatou o taofi aka.


(Rom. 13:1) Therefore, as a group, they were not always neutral with regard to the war effort. 	 (Loma 13:1) Tela la , e pelā me se potukau, ne seki fakamaoni latou ki te fakaikuga ke se ‵kau atu ki se feitu i taua.


One way is materially—taking care of your wife’s physical needs. 	 E tasi te auala ko te tausi atu ki a ia i te feitu faka-te-foitino—ko ana manakoga faka-te-foitino.


For example, Paul wrote that some among the brothers in Rome were slaves “of their own appetites,” which could have been sexual appetite or appetite for food, drink, or other things. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne tusi atu a Paulo me i nisi taina i Loma ne pologa ki “olotou manava,” telā e mafai o fakauiga ki te ma‵nako ki faifaiga faka-tauavaga io me ko te ma‵nako ki mea‵kai, meainu, mo nisi mea penā.


We had an encouraging conversation based on a Bible passage. 	 Ne fai ne māua se sau‵talaga fakamalosi loto e fakavae ki se fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu.


The main textbook of this school is the Bible. 	 A te tusi telā e fakavae ki ei a te akoga tenei ko te Tusi Tapu.


He added: “Miserable man that I am!”—Romans 7:21-24. 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia: “Ko seai la se tino malaia penei mo au!”—Loma 7:21-24.


Youths do this by reaching out for spiritual goals and by giving the preaching work high priority. 	 E fai ne talavou a mea konei mai te kausaki atu o latou ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga mo te fakamuamua faeloa ne latou a te faiga o te galuega talai.


What important question did Jesus raise while giving the composite sign of the last days? 	 ITE takuatuga o vaega kese‵kese o te fakailoga o aso fakaoti, ne fakasae aka ne Iesu a te fesili tenei: “Ko oi te tavini fakamaoni kae poto?


He attended the discourse and found true comfort from the Bible. 	 Ne fanatu a ia o fakalogologo ki te lauga tenā kae ne maua ne ia se fakamafanafanaga tonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


Why should we be especially concerned about practicing mercy within the Christian congregation? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ki a tatou ke ‵saga atu faeloa o fakaasi te alofa ‵nau i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


When We Are Beset by Anxiety 	 Kafai ko Fakalavelavegina Tatou ne te Manavase


He has said: “I shall make you have insight and instruct you in the way you should go.” 	 Ko oti ne fai mai a ia: “Ka akoako atu ne au ki a koe te auala e ‵tau o fano koe i ei.”


By regularly studying the Scriptures in the language of our heart, we will maintain our spiritual health and that of our family and we will show that we truly treasure God’s sayings.—Ps. 119:11. 	 Mai i te suke‵suke faeloa ki te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana eiloa telā e malama‵lama ‵lei ei tatou, ka fakatumau ei te ola ‵lei o tatou mo ‵tou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae ka fakaasi atu ei ne tatou me fakatāua malosi ne tatou a muna a te Atua.—Sala. 119:11.


The Castra Praetoria is a reminder of the source of imperial power. 	 A te Castra Praetoria se fakamasauaga ki tino a te malosi o te emupela.


They will rule with Jesus as kings over mankind. 	 Ka pule fakatasi latou mo Iesu e pelā me ne tupu lagolago ki tino katoa.


(1 Cor. 8:9, 13; 10:32) In other cultures or localities, beards are not the custom and are not considered acceptable for Christian ministers. 	 (1 Koli. 8:9, 13; 10:32) I nisi fenua io me ko nisi fa‵kai, e sē se faifaiga masani ke faka‵loa a talafa kae sē talia foki i ei ke faka‵loa a talafa o tagata Kelisiano.


Henry Hudson The Military Service Act of 1916 introduced to Britain conscription of unmarried men aged 18 to 40. 	 I te 1916, ne talia i ei se tulafono i Peletania telā e fai mai i ei me i tāgata kolā e seki a‵vaga mai te 18 ki te 40 tausaga te ma‵tua e ‵tau o ‵kau i te kautau.


Admittedly, all are aware of this fact stated in the Bible: “The living are conscious that they will die.” 	 Se mea tonu me e iloa katoa ne tino a te mea tonu telā e fai mai i te Tusi Tapu: “E iloa ne tino ola i a latou e ‵mate.”


Malachi 2:3 declares: “I will scatter dung upon your faces, the dung of your festivals.” 	 E folafola mai te Malaki 2:3, penei: “Kae nani otou mata ki fekau o manu vaefa kola e ofo mai ne koutou.”


There is a difference. 	 E isi se ‵kese o mea konā.


To offset the lack of archaeological background, André Lemaire sent the box to the Geological Survey of Israel. 	 Ko te mea ke fakamautinoa aka a fakamaoniga ki ei, ne ave ne André Lemaire a te pokisi tenā ki te ofisa telā e iloilo i ei a mea mua (Geological Survey) i Isalaelu.


About 12 elderly Witnesses met there for worship. 	 E nofo ki te toko 12 Molimau ma‵tua ne maopoopo i konā mō te tapuakiga.


Why do we have good reason for praising Jehovah? 	 Kaia e maua ei ne tatou a pogai ‵lei ke ‵viki atu ei ki a Ieova?


How do Christian elders carry out their assignment, and why is that encouraging to you? 	 E fakataunu pefea ne toeaina Kelisiano olotou tiute, kae kaia e fakamalosi atu ei a te mea tenā ki a koe?


▪ Is there a Creator? 	 ▪ E mata, e isi se Māfuaga?


“All [Jehovah’s] ways are justice,” states Deuteronomy 32:4. 	 “E tonu kae amiotonu a auala o [Ieova],” ko muna a te Teutelonome 32:4.


How Would You Explain? 	 Ka Fakamatala Mai Pefea ne Koe?


By all means, apply Jehovah’s principles in your marriage. 	 Ke na fakagalue aka eiloa ne koe a akoakoga fakavae a Ieova i tau fakaipoipoga.


Godly fear is a great aid as we cultivate obedience. 	 A te mataku ki te Atua se matugā fesoasoani lasi i te ‵tokiga o te fakalogo i a tatou.


But, for a change, thrust out your hand, please, and touch everything he has and see whether he will not curse you to your very face.”—Job 1:10, 11. 	 I te taimi nei, sē taumate kafai e ave keatea ne koe ana mea katoa, e iku eiloa o muna masei ne ia a koe.”—Iopu 1:10, 11.


His seed would express enmity, or hatred, for the seed of the woman. 	 Ka fai fili a te fanau a Satani, io me takalialia, ki te fanau a te fafine.


This must have been on Nisan 14, 1943 B.C.E.—430 years before Israel was delivered from Egypt. 	 Kāti ne tupu te mea tenei i a Nisani 14, 1943 T.L.M.—ko te 430 tausaga mai mua o fakasaoloto te kau Isalaelu mai Aikupito.


She gives birth to the twins Esau and Jacob. 	 Ne fanau mai ne ia se masaga, ko Esau mo Iakopo.


Now think about this. 	 Nei la, mafaufau ki te mea tenei.


In many other parts of the world, people live in fear of crime and violence, economic instability, and acts of terrorism. 	 I nisi vaega o te lalolagi, e ola ma‵taku a tino i amioga solitulafono, amioga fakasauā, mo te sē tumau o te malosi o te tupe, mo amioga a tino takafia‵toa.


As anointed Christians or their companions, the “other sheep,” we rejoice that “the pleasantness of Jehovah” rests upon us. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano fakaekegina io me ko olotou taugasoa, ko ‘nisi mamoe,’ e fia‵fia tatou me ‘i te fakamanuiaga a Ieova’ e oko mai ki a tatou.


(Lev. 19:27; 21:5; Gal. 3:24, 25) In some cultures, a neatly trimmed beard may be acceptable and respectable, and it may not detract at all from the Kingdom message. 	 (Levi. 19:27; 21:5; Kala. 3:24, 25) I nisi fenua, a talafa kolā e ‵kati faka‵lei e talia kae mata ‵tau, kae sē fakamasei foki i ei ki te fekau o te Malo.


Rather, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” 	 Kae fakaputu ne otou koloa i te lagi, tela e seai ne mogamoga mo te pala o fakamasei; e seai foki ne tino e ofa ne latou a mea kae kaisoa.”


When we study the Bible and Christian publications and attend our meetings, assemblies, and conventions, we do indeed feel like crying out joyfully because of the good condition of the heart. 	 Kafai e suke‵suke tatou ki te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-Kelisiano, e ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, tamā fono mo fono ‵lasi, e mata, e fia ka‵laga tatou mo te fia‵fia ona ko te ‵lei o te tulaga o ‵tou loto.


13 “The spirit and the bride” do not merely say, “Come!” 	 13 E se fai atu fua a “te agaga mo te tamafine fatoa fakaipoipo, “Vau!”


As perfect humans, Adam and Eve made a deliberate choice to reject Jehovah’s sovereignty and to accept the guidance of Satan instead. 	 E pelā me ne tino ‵lei katoatoa, ne ‵teke atu a Atamu mo Eva ki te pulega sili a Ieova mo te iloa tonu kae talia ne laua te takitakiga a Satani.


(Eph. 4:25) But it can be a challenge. 	 (Efe. 4:25) Kae e mafai o fai pelā me se tofotofoga.


18. (a) How should we imitate Jehovah’s example in controlling our anger? (b) What should those with authority try to instill in those under their care? 	 18. (a) E ‵tau o fakaakoako atu pefea tatou ki a Ieova i te pule faka‵lei ki te kaitaua? (e) Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ne tino kolā e isi ne olotou tofi ki tino kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i olotou tausiga?


Slaves of God 18. 	 Tavini a te Atua


“The Lamb . . . will shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life.”—REV. 7:17. 	 “Te Tamā Mamoe . . . ka fai mo olotou tausi mamoe, o takitaki latou ki vai puna o te ola.”—FAKAASIGA 7:17.


Salvatore Fisichella, a Catholic archbishop, said of members of his own church: “Looking at us probably no one would recognise we are Christians today because our style of life is the same as non-believers.” 	 A Salvatore Fisichella, se faifeau o te Lotu Katolika, ne fai atu e uiga ki tino o tena lotu: “Kāti kafai e ‵kilo mai a tino ki a matou, e seai se tino e iloa ne ia me i a matou ne Kelisiano i aso nei ona ko te mea ko ‵pau eiloa te motou vaegā olaga mo tino sē tali‵tonu.”


9 In addition to being “the way,” Jesus said that he is “the truth and the life.” 	 9 I tafa o tena fai mo fai “te auala,” ne fai mai a Iesu me i a ia ko “te munatonu mo te ola.”


Did he have to slit the animal’s throat for drainage? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ‵kati ne ia te ua o te manu ke fakasali i ei te toto?


The Shield, the Helmet, and the Sword 	 Te Talita, te Puloutau mo te Pelu


6 Satan has long used apostates in his efforts to seduce God’s servants. 	 6 Ko leva ne fakaaogā ne Satani a aposetate i ana taumafaiga ke fakalata ei a tavini a te Atua.


Noah, Job, and Daniel were all blessed with a close relationship with God. 	 Ne taulia katoa a Noa, Iopu, mo Tanielu me ne maua ne latou se fesokotakiga pili mo te Atua.


8 Our hope for the future is guaranteed by the resurrection of Jesus. 	 8 E fakamautinoa aka eiloa te ‵tou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua ne te toetu o Iesu.


How did he feel about this conflict within himself? 	 Ne pefea ana lagonaga e uiga ki te taua tenei i loto i a ia?


Shortly after that, I was given a month’s training and started to serve as a circuit servant (overseer). 	 E seki leva, kae tuku mai se masina e tasi ke fakaakoako au kae kamata o galue e pelā me se ovasia.


As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those fearing him. 	 E pelā mo te alofa o te tamana ki ana tama‵liki, e penā foki te alofa o te Aliki ki tino kolā e āva ki a ia.


[Picture on page 14] Do you pray to God for strength? 	 E mata, e ‵talo atu koe ki te Atua mō se fakamalosiga?


Desiring to have more association together and at the same time wanting it to be of spiritual value rather than only of a social nature, they decided to set aside an evening to meet and study the Bible. 	 Mai te manakoga ke ‵kau fakatasi latou kae ke fakatāua a mea faka-te-agaga i lō a mea masani o te olaga, ne filifili aka ne latou ke fakaavanoa se afiafi ke suke‵suke latou ki te Tusi Tapu.


So Luke traces Jesus’ natural lineage “according to the flesh,” through his biological mother, Mary. 	 Tela la, ne fakasino atu a Luka ki te gafa tonu o Iesu, “i te feitu faka-te-foitino,” e auala i tena matua, ko Malia.


As dedicated Christians, we too would suffer tragic consequences if we were to become practicers of sin, treating God’s righteous standards with contempt. 	 E pelā me ne Kelisiano tukugina atu, ka logo‵mae foki tatou māfai e fai faeloa ne tatou a agasala, kae se āva ki tulaga amio‵tonu o te Atua.


In Jeremiah’s day, Jehovah said of them: “They did not listen, neither did they incline their ear, but they went walking in the counsels in the stubbornness of their bad heart, so that they became backward in direction and not forward.” 	 I aso o Ielemia, ne fai atu a Ieova e uiga ki a latou: “Kae tela la, seki ‵saga mai lele eiloa ki aku pati e fai atu, se fia faka‵logo mai foki ki a au, kae ne ‵saga eiloa o fai a mea ma‵sei kolā e ‵loto latou o fai, tela la, e se gasolosolo mai o ‵lei kae gasolosolo eiloa o masei.”


They had never even met! 	 Ne seki fetaui aka eiloa lāua muamua!


But the most endearing of all of Jehovah’s qualities is love. 	 Kae ko te ‵toe uiga sili eiloa o Ieova mai ana uiga katoa ko te alofa.


He preferred his own ways and his own lying principles. 	 Ne sili atu tena fiafia ki ana tonu mo ana amioga fakaloiloi.


(Rev. 1:10) Hence, certain provisions for life became available after that. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:10) Tela la, ne kamata o avanoa a nisi fakatokaga mautinoa mō te ola mai tua ifo i ei.


Her loyalty to God, his organization, and to our family—not to mention her loving encouragement when we were down—has been a great support to me and to our children throughout our full and rewarding life together. 	 I tafa o ana fakamalosiga a‵lofa i taimi e loto vāi‵vāi ei matou, ne fesoasoani malosi mai a tena fakamaoni ki te Atua mo tena fakapotopotoga e pelā foki mo te motou kāiga ki a au mo mā tama‵liki i te olaga kātoa kae gali o matou.


The means of preserving the lives of those anointed Christians is “the blood of sprinkling,” Jesus’ blood. 	 E auala i te “toto ne faka‵pisi atu” mai te toto o Iesu, ne maua ei ne Kelisiano fakaekegina konā a te ola.


(Gen. 25:27) The Hebrew word rendered “blameless,” notes Bible translator Robert Alter, “suggests integrity or even innocence.” 	 (Kene. 25:27) E fai mai a te tino ‵fuli Tusi Tapu ko Robert Alter, me i te pati Epelu telā ne fakauiga ki te “tino filemu,” “e faka‵mafa mai i ei a te fakamaoni io me ko te sē fai agasala.”


17 Our enemies are in a very precarious position. 	 17 E ‵tu atu eiloa ‵tou fili i se tulaga fakamataku.


And really, how could he? 	 Tela la, e mafai pefea o tuku mai ne ia se mea ‵lei telā e se maua ne ia?


Elizabeth, mentioned earlier, was impatient with herself because of her sickness. 	 Ne ‵fiu a Elisapeta, telā ko oti ne fai‵pati tatou ki ei, ona ko tena masaki.


Just as a magnet draws iron, so love draws Jehovah’s servants together in unity and attracts sincere ones to true worship. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te maneta telā e ‵piki vave ki ei a fiti, e penā foki te mea e fai ne te alofa ki tavini a Ieova ke ‵kau fakatasi mo te fealofani kae fai ei ke tosina atu a tino loto fakamaoni ki te tapuakiga tonu.


How did Christians in Beroea show appreciation for Paul? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Kelisiano i Pelea a te lotou loto fakafetai ki a Paulo?


13 Who, then, are the domestics? 	 13 Kae ko oi la a nisi tavini?


“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?” 	 “Fai Mai Aka ki a Matou, ka ‵Tupu Mafea a Mea Konei?”


When he was a fugitive from King Saul, David was in a position to do something disrespectful toward God’s anointed king, and he did. 	 I te taimi ne sola ei a Tavita mai te Tupu ko Saulo, ne mafai ne Tavita o fai se mea faka-se-āva ki te tupu filifilia a te Atua, kae ne fai eiloa penā.


(Zechariah 9:9; John 12:12-15) The psalmist’s words were fulfilled after Jesus’ impalement when soldiers apportioned his clothing among themselves and cast lots for his inner garment. 	 (Sakalia 9:9; Ioane 12:12-15) Ne fakataunu mai a pati a te faisalamo i te taimi ne fakasataulo ei a Iesu, me ne vaevae aka ne sotia ana gatu i a latou eiloa kae ne fai ne latou te vili ke maua ei tena gatu taoloto.


Like the God they worshipped, they had to be punctual. 	 Ne ‵tau eiloa o fakamaoni latou ki te taimi, e pelā mo te Atua ne tapuaki latou ki ei.


You could consider some of the following evidence from creation that reveals our Creator’s power and wisdom. 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe ki nisi fakamaoniga o mea ne faite kolā e fakaasi mai i ei a te malosi mo te poto o ‵tou Mafuaga.


She explained, “Bible teaching has transformed me, so I am an honest person now.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia, “Ne ‵fuli au ne akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu, nei la, au se tino fakamaoni.”


ANOTHER LIFE CHANGE 	 TE SUĀ ‵FULIGA I TE OLAGA


We may feel insecure as a result of a traumatic divorce, the trials of old age, or even concern about our appearance. 	 E mafai o se tokagamalie tatou ona ko te masei o te pogai ne māvae ei te tauavaga, tulaga faiga‵ta o te olaga matua, io me ko te manavase ki ‵tou foliga i tua.


Those taking the lead in the congregation showed a great deal of personal interest in Daniel. 	 Ne ‵saga malosi atu a tino kolā e fai ne latou te takitakiga i te fakapotopotoga ki a Daniel.


14 The Word of God is dynamic, as is its Source, Jehovah. 	 14 E malosi ‵ki te Muna a te Atua e pelā eiloa mo tena Māfuaga, ko Ieova.


After reflecting on all the good that Jehovah has done for them, many have been moved to organize their time and activities to increase their participation in the Kingdom-preaching work or other theocratic activities. 	 I te otiga ne mafau‵fau ki mea ‵lei katoa kolā ko oti ne fai ne Ieova mō latou, ne otia a loto o tino e tokouke kae fai ei ke uke olotou taimi e fakaaoga ki te talaiatuga o te Malo mo nisi galuega i te fakapotopotoga a Ieova.


Many of these young ones had come from villages and, naive to slick advertising schemes, fell for this invitation. 	 A te tokoukega o talavou konei ne au‵mai mai tamā fa‵kai kae seai eiloa se lotou mea e tasi e iloa e uiga ki togafiti a kamupane konei, tela la ko kamata i ei o ‵tofo latou ki te ‵pusi.


17 Modern Christians held in Nazi concentration camps with possible death facing them were given repeated opportunities to gain their freedom by signing a declaration renouncing Jehovah. 	 17 A Kelisiano kolā ne ‵pei ki falepuipui a te kau Nazi ne tuku atu faeloa ki ei a avanoaga ke saina a pepa i a latou e se tapuaki ki a Ieova ko te mea ke fakasaoloto latou.


After all, the chief responsibility for caring for the spiritual welfare of God’s people has been entrusted to them. 	 A te tonuga loa, ko oti ne tuku atu ki a latou a te tiute ke tausi a tino o te Atua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


It was completely different from ‘the tongues of angels.’ (1 Cor. 13:1) When it came to winsome words, however, no human ever spoke as Jesus did.—Luke 4:22. 	 E ‵kese ‵ki eiloa mo ‘‵gana a agelu.’ (1 Kolinito 13:1) Kae, i te fakaaogāga o pati ‵lei, e seai eiloa se tino e ‵pau mo Iesu.—Luka 4:22.


Jesus Christ promised: “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will . . . come out.” 	 Ne folafola mai a Iesu Keliso: ‘E oko mai eiloa te taimi kae ka ulu mai ei a latou katoa kolā e i loto i tanuga ki tua.’


“Not so much as one among them was let remain.” 	 “E seai loa se tino o latou ne sao.”


18 Jehovah’s people are not surprised to meet up with temptation, discouragement, persecution, and peer pressure. 	 18 E se ‵poi eiloa a tino o Ieova māfai ko fe‵paki latou mo tofotofoga, te loto vāivāi, fakasauaga, mo fakamalosiga ma‵sei mai taugasoa.


“SET YOUR HEART UPON ALL THAT I AM SHOWING YOU” 	 “SAGA TONU MAI KI MEA KATOA KONEI KA FAKAASI ATU NE AU”


One day while we were secretly studying, a prison guard stumbled on our gathering and confiscated our literature. 	 I te aso e tasi ne fai ei motou sukesukega ‵muni, ne siga ifo se leoleo o pagota ki te motou maopoopoga kae ne fakama‵sei katoa ne ia omotou tusi.


(Revelation 14:8) What occurred next was even more humiliating. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:8) A mea kolā ne ‵tupu mai tua ifo i ei ne momea aka i ei tena masiasi.


With power from Jehovah, Elijah restored life to a widow’s young son 	 I te toe fakaolamaiga ne Iesu o te tamaliki fafine a Iailo, ko oko eiloa te fia‵fia o ana mātua


How Good Will Conquer Evil 	 Te Auala ka Manumalo ei te ‵Lei i te Masei


These questions will be discussed in the following article. 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki fesili konei i te suā mataupu.


What a boon to their concentration this can be! 	 Ko tafaga la te aoga o mea konei ke fai ei ke ‵saga tonu atu latou ki ei!


If one does so in spite of feeling afraid inside, that is even more courageous. 	 Kae kafai e tu mautakitaki eiloa te tino faitalia me e mataku a ia, e fakaasi mai i ei te lasi o tena loto toa.


My mother, however, steered me through this difficult time. 	 Kae ne fakatonutonu au ne toku mātua i te taimi faigata tenei.


It is spiritual qualities that count, not social class. 	 Ko uiga faka-te-agaga e tāua, kae e se ko te tulaga o te tino.


Other Ways to Avoid Grieving the Spirit 	 Nisi Auala ke ‵Kalo Keatea Mai te Fakafanoanoa Atu ki te Agaga


Why Do People Say That God Is Cruel? 	 Kaia e Fai Mai ei a Tino i te Atua e Sauā?


He adapts his teaching to their needs and their level of understanding. 	 E fakafetaui aka ne ia ana akoakoga ki olotou manakoga mo te lotou malamalama.


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Did he simply say, “Have more faith”? 	 E mata, ne fai atu fua a ia, “Ke momea aka te otou fakatuanaki”?


12 Sometimes these disagreements escalated into “violent disputes about trifles,” disrupting the peace of the congregation. 	 12 Ne oko atu a fe‵pakiga konā ki “te finau va‵lea foki o tino kola ko se ‵lei olotou mafaufau,” kae ne fakamakosu i ei te filemu o te fakapotopotoga.


By applying Bible counsel, they will solve many problems, endure those that remain, and stay happy together.—1 Cor. 7:10, 11. 	 Mai te fakagalue aka o te fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu, ka mafai ei o faka‵lei aka ne lāua a fakalavelave e uke, kufaki i nisi mea kae ‵nofo fia‵fia fakatasi.—1 Kolinito 7:10, 11.


Before considering how we can do so, let us reflect on just how powerful that Word is. 	 A koi tuai o mafau‵fau tatou ki te auala e mafai ei o fai penā, ke na mafau‵fau tatou ki te ‵mana o te Muna tenā.


In recent years, we have seen the start of jw.org and JW Broadcasting. 	 I tausaga fakamuli nei, ne lavea ne tatou te kamataga o te jw.org mo te Leo Fakasalalau o te JW.


23 Becoming imitators of Christ leads to many blessings. 	 23 A te fakaakoako atu ki a Keliso e iku atu ei ki te mauaga o fakamanuiaga e uke.


“Come, Lord Jesus” 	 “Te Aliki Iesu, na Vau!”


May we always repudiate valueless words and cling to valuable words of truth. 	 Ke na ‵teke atu faeloa tatou ki pati se aogā kae ‵piki ‵mau ki pati aogā o te munatonu.


For example, the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus said of a Jewish sect: “Swearing they avoid, regarding it as worse than perjury, for they say that one who is not believed without an appeal to God stands condemned already.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fai mai te tino tusitala ko Flavius Josephus e uiga ki te tulafono faka-Iutaia: “Ne seki talia ne latou a te faiga o tautoga, me e masei fakafia atu i te loi, me fai mai latou me i te tino telā e talitonu ki ei e aunoa mo se tautoga ki te Atua, koi taku fakamaseigina eiloa.”


It is thrilling to consider that Jehovah provided foregleams of how his prophecy given back in Eden would be fulfilled, and it is exciting to see its actual fulfillment taking place step-by-step. 	 E fakaofoofogia a te mafaufau ki te auala ne tuku mai ei ne Ieova se fakasologa o ata e uiga ki te fakataunuga o tena valoaga telā ne tuku mai i Etena, kae se mea fakafiafia foki ke matea atu te fakataunuga malielie mai o te mea tenā.


Cyrus’ decree makes it possible for the Jews to return to Jerusalem and reestablish Jehovah’s worship there. 	 Ne fakafaigofie aka ne te fakatonuga a Kulesa ke ‵foki atu te kau Iutaia ki Ielusalema kae ke toe fakatu aka te tapuakiga ki a Ieova i konā.


(Matt. 6:10) True, in the short term, Jehovah has allowed Satan to act as “the god of this system of things” in order to provide a convincing answer to the issues that were raised by that opposer. 	 (Mataio 6:10) E tonu, ne talia ne Ieova i se taimi toetoe fua, ke fai a Satani mo fai te “atua masei o te lalolagi nei” ko te mea ke tuku mai ei se tali mautinoa ki kinauga kolā ne faka‵sae aka ne te fili tenā.


By doing so, we show that we share Jehovah’s view of sacred things. 	 Kafai e fai tatou penā, e fakaasi atu ei ne tatou me e ‵pau ‵tou kilokiloga mo te kilokiloga a Ieova ki mea kolā e ‵malu.


Since he has seen fit to create us with this capacity, he reasonably expects us to use it in grasping his will. 	 Ona ko te mea ne faite ne ia tatou fakatasi mo te atamai tenā, e fakamoemoe eiloa a ia me ka fakagalue ne tatou a te atamai tenā ke mafai ei o malamalama i tena loto.


12 Attending Christian meetings, assemblies, and conventions also involves a particular manifestation of self-control. 	 12 A te kau atu foki ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, tamā fono, mo fono ‵lasi e aofia foki i ei te fakaasiatuga o te loto pulea.


Children flourish best with daily personal attention. 	 Ka ‵tupu malosi aka a tama‵liki māfai e ‵saga tonu atu a mātua ki a latou taki tokotasi i aso katoa.


Brief practice sessions may help, with you playing the part of a relative or a workmate who asks him to explain his beliefs. 	 E aogā ‵ki a te faiga o tamā fakaakoakoga, kae taumafai o fakafoliga atu i a koe se kāiga io me se tino e ga‵lue tasi mo ia telā e fesili atu ki a ia ke fakamatala mai ana talitonuga.


HOW do you feel when someone you know and respect forgets your name or, worse still, does not even recognize you? 	 E PEFEA ou lagonaga māfai e puli i se tino telā ne iloa ne koe kae āva malosi koe ki ei a tou igoa, kae sili atu la i te masei māfai ko sē iloa ne ia koe.


(Leviticus 10:11) Sadly, at a later point, the writer of 2 Chronicles 15:3 reported: “Many were the days that Israel had been without a true God and without a priest teaching and without Law.” 	 (Levitiko 10:11) Se mea fakafanoanoa me fakamuli ifo, ne lipoti mai te tino tusitala o te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:3, penei: “Ne leva eiloa te taimi ne nofo ei a tino Isalaelu seai se Atua tonu o latou, seai ne faitaulaga o akoako latou, kae seai foki se tulafono mō fakatonutonu latou.”


But no such messages have ever been received. 	 Kae ne seki maua mai ne vaegā fekau penā.


This article considers questions you may have raised and shows where you can read the answers in your Bible. 	 E mafaufau a te mataupu tenei ki fesili kolā kāti ne faka‵sae aka ne koe kae fakaasi atu i ei a te koga e mafai ei o faitau ne koe a tali i loto i tau Tusi Tapu.


Real happiness is contingent on making the right choices, doing what is right, and turning away from what is wrong. 	 E fakavae a te mauaga o te fiafia tonu ki te faiga o se filifiliga tonu, te faiga o te mea tonu, mo te fulitua atu ki te mea ‵se.


(John 3:16) We also need to keep studying God’s Word and doing our best to live in harmony with its message. 	 (Ioane 3:16) E manakogina foki ke tumau tatou i te sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua kae taumafai malosi ke ola e ‵tusa mo tena fekau.


Young Christians need the strength to stand up to peer pressure and to say no to drugs and immorality. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne Kelisiano talavou a te malosi ke ‵teke atu ei latou ki fakamalosiga mai nisi talavou, kae ke ‵teke atu latou ki vailakau tapu mo te finalalolagi.


According to 1 Timothy 5:8, what does a man’s responsibility as the head of a household include? 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i te 1 Timoteo 5:8, ne a mea e aofia i te tiute o te tagata e pelā me ko te ulu o te kāiga?


At one point, Jeremiah even said: “I am not going to make mention of him, and I will speak no more in his name.” 	 I se taimi e tasi, ne fai atu foki a Ielemia penei: “Ka fakapuli ne au a te Aliki [Ieova] kae se toe faipati i tena igoa.”


16 The important lesson we can learn from Paul’s discussion is that in the pursuit of Christian maturity, our objective is neither to acquire great knowledge and learning nor to cultivate refined personality traits. 	 16 A te akoakoga tāua e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i te fakamatalaga a Paulo me i te kausaki atu ki te matua faka-Kelisiano, a te ‵tou fakamoemoega e se ko te mauaga fua o te iloaga sili mo te atiakaga o se uiga ‵kese telā e seai se pona i ei.


Let us look at the matter from a different perspective. 	 Ke ‵kilo aka tatou ki te mea tenei mai te suā kiloga.


By “putting up with one another in love, earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace,” we can freely forgive those who may not be aware that they offended us. 	 Mai te “fakatau fa‵ki koutou i otou mea ‵se i te alofa, i te otou taumafai malosi ke fakatumau ne koutou te tasi o te agaga telā ko te fusi o te filemu,” e mafai ne tatou o fakamagalo a latou kolā e mafai o se iloa atu me ne fai ne latou a tatou ke kaitaua mai ki a tatou.


How important it is to counteract any physical weakness—perhaps caused by disease or old age—with spiritual strength! 	 Ko tafaga la te tāua ke ‵teke atu ki so se vāivāiga faka-te-foitino—telā kāti e māfua mai i se masaki io me ko te olaga matua—mai te fakaaogāga o ‵tou malosi faka-te-agaga!


Does that not remind you of Romans 2:14? 	 E mata, e se fakamasaua mai te mea tenā e uiga ki te Loma 2:14?


(Matt. 28:20) One of the most important lessons we can teach Bible students is how to make good decisions. 	 (Mataio 28:20) A te ‵toe akoakoga tāua e mafai ne tatou o akoako atu ki tino a‵koga ko te auala ke fai ei a filifiliga ‵lei.


How can God be our share regarding the command found at 1 Corinthians 7:39? 	 E fai pefea te Atua e pelā me ko ‵tou ola e ‵tusa mo te fakatakitakiga telā e maua i te 1 Kolinito 7:39?


In what ways are advancement and maturity made manifest? 4 From Jesus’ words, we can see that whether a person is in possession of true wisdom—a distinctive sign of maturity—is indicated by the works he performs and the results produced. 	 4 Mai i pati a Iesu, e mafai ei o lavea atu ne tatou me e maua ne se tino a te poto tonu io me ikai—se fakailoga ‵kese o te matua—e fakaasi mai e auala i galuega e fai ne ia mo ikuga e maua mai i ei.


They will be more and more in harmony with his will.—Ephesians 5:1-5. 	 Ka gasolosolo eiloa o fetaui ‵lei mo tena loto.—Efeso 5:1-5.


However, does it sound reasonable to you that a mother’s love for her child is the product of the accidental outgrowth of a reptilian brain? 	 Kae e mata, i tau faka‵tau, a te alofa i te vā o te mātua mo tena tama ne māfua mai fua i te faiai o se manu ‵solo?


The Gospels portray him as a man of action as well as one of tender warmth and deep feelings. 	 E fakaata mai ne tusi Evagelia a ia e pelā me se tagata fai mea mafai, e atafai kae loto alofa foki.


8 Although the apostle Peter exhorted Christians to “be vigilant with a view to prayers,” he himself failed to be that way on at least one occasion. 	 8 E ui eiloa ne fakamalosi atu te apositolo ko Petelu ki Kelisiano ke “mataala kae ‵talo malosi,” ne fakatamala tou tagata o fai penā i se taimi e tasi.


What type of sin was Jesus speaking of in the counsel outlined at Matthew 18:15-17? 	 Se a te vaegā agasala ne faipati ki ei a Iesu i te Mataio 18:15-17?


“You young men and also you virgins, you old men together with boys,” sang the psalmist. 	 Ne usu mai te faisalamo: “Tamataene mo tamāfine, tino ma‵tua mo tama‵liki foki.


(Jas. 1:5) James also writes: “Is there anyone [spiritually] sick among you? Let him call the older men of the congregation to him, and let them pray over him, greasing him with oil in the name of Jehovah. 	 (Iakopo 1:5) E tusi mai foki a Iakopo, penei: “Kafai e isi se tino o koutou e masaki, e ‵tau mo ia o fai atu ki toeaina o te ekalesia ke ‵talo mō ia, kae ‵mili te sinu ki luga i a ia i te igoa o te Aliki.


Let both grow together until the harvest; and in the harvest season I will tell the reapers, First collect the weeds and bind them in bundles to burn them up, then go to gathering the wheat into my storehouse.’”—Matt. 13:24-30. 	 Tuku eiloa ke ola ake talua penā, ke oko ki te aso e ‵kati ei te saito. I te aso tenā, ko muna atu ei au ki tino ‵kati saito, ‘Unu muamua a mouku kae ‵sai ki saitaga ke ‵sunu, kae ‵kati a saito kae ‵luku ki loto i toku fale saito.’ ”—Mataio 13:24-30.


The earth polluted by the spilled blood of the innocent can be atoned for only by the blood of those spilling it. 	 A te laukele telā e fakalailai ki toto o tino amio ‵lei e mafai fua o ‵togi ki te toto o tino kolā ne fakamaligi ne latou a toto o tino konā.


11 Within just several weeks of their existence as a new nation, the Israelites developed a spirit of discontent and murmuring. 	 11 I loto fua i ne nāi vaiaso ne fai ei latou e pelā me se fenua fou, ne kamata ei a tino Isalaelu o mui‵mui kae fa‵meo.


From that time onward, the world of mankind has lived outside Jehovah’s universal family, alienated from God. 	 Mai i te taimi tenā o vau ki mua, ne seki fai eiloa te lalolagi o tino mo fai se vaega o te kāiga o Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi kae ne ‵vae keatea latou mai i te Atua.


When Peter told Jesus to be kind to himself, what was Jesus’ reaction? 	 I te taimi ne fai atu ei a Petelu ki a Iesu ke atafai atu ki a ia, se a te kilokiloga a Iesu?


The demons believe that God exists, but they have no true faith. 	 Ne tali‵tonu a te kau temoni me isi se Atua, kae ne seki fakatuanaki tonu latou.


Jehovah is still speaking: “Jehovah is in his holy temple. Keep silence before him, all the earth!” 	 Koi faipati mai a Ieova: “A te Aliki [ko Ieova] e nofo i tena Faletapu ‵malu; ke filemu a tino katoa i te lalolagi i ona mua.”


Her peers reasoned: “It is a common custom. 	 Ne fai mai ona taugasoa, penei: “A te mea tenei se faifaiga masani.


The apostle Paul reminded Christians in Rome that they “were once the slaves of sin” but had become “slaves to righteousness.” 	 Ne fakamasaua atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Loma me i a latou “ne fai mo pologa a te agasala” kae ko fai nei latou mo “pologa a te amiotonu.”


A number of 21st-century researchers speak of “practical immortality,” “no limit to the life span of human beings by 2099,” “a capacity to have an immortal propagation of cells,” and the like. 	 E fai‵pati loa a nisi tino ‵poto i te 21 senitenali tenei me “ko tai maua te ola se-gata-mai,” “ka seai se tapulā ki te olaga o tino i te tausaga e 2099,” “ka sē mafai ei o ‵mate a sela o te foitino,” mo nisi mea aka penā.


4 From the start of human existence, men and women have had to make important decisions. 	 4 Talu mai i te kamataga o te olaga o tino, e ‵tau mo tagata mo fafine o fai a fakaikuga tāua.


(Hebrews 11:1) Another translation says that faith “makes us certain of realities we do not see.” (The New English Bible) For example, you cannot see radio waves, but your cell phone clearly demonstrates the reality of those invisible waves that transmit voices; so you accept that such waves exist. 	 (Epelu 11:1) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e se mafai o lavea ne koe a radio waves (mea kolā e aumai ei a te leo), kae e fakaasi manino mai ne tau letio a te ‵tonu o mea konā e aumai ei a te leo; tela la, ko talia ne koe me e isi eiloa ne vaegā mea penā.


16 You might hesitate to speak to certain relatives about Bible truths because of their strong religious convictions. 	 16 Kāti ka se fia faipati atu koe ki ou nisi kāiga e uiga ki muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu ona ko te ma‵losi o aula ne ‵tupu aka ei latou.


18 True Christians are spoken of as “fine stewards of God’s undeserved kindness expressed in various ways.” 	 18 E fakasino atu ki Kelisiano ‵tonu e pelā me ne “tavini fakamaoni i te tausiga o meaalofa kese‵kese o te alofa tauanoa o te Atua.”


19 Who was this promised Seed? 	 19 Ko oi te Fanau tenei ne folafola mai?


The Bible also sheds light on Satan’s role in the vicious attacks on Job and Jesus Christ. 	 E fakamaina mai foki i te Tusi Tapu a taumafaiga ma‵sei a Satani ne fai ki a Iopu mo Iesu Keliso.


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“The cultural differences were huge,” says Phillip. 	 “E lasi ‵ki te ‵kese o tuu mo aganuu,” ko muna a Phillip.


The long record of Bible prophecies that have already been fulfilled provides that assurance.* 	 A valoaga e uke i loto i te Tusi Tapu kolā ko oti ne fakataunu e tuku mai i ei se fakatalitonuga.*


By contrast, a person who learns the truth about God and comes to love him will develop a healthy fear of him. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, a te tino telā e tauloto ki te munatonu e uiga ki te Atua kae alofa ki a ia ka fakamalosi aka eiloa tena mataku ‵tau ki te Atua.


(Acts 3:25, 26; Galatians 3:8, 9) In that initial fulfillment, people of the nations were anointed with holy spirit and adopted by Jehovah God as spiritual sons, brothers of Jesus Christ. 	 (Galuega 3:25, 26; Kalatia 3:8, 9) I te fakataunuga muamua, ne ‵tofi aka a tino o fenua valevale ne te agaga tapu kae ne puke ne Ieova te Atua a latou e pelā me ne ana tama faka-te-agaga, ko taina o Iesu Keliso.


Jesus did not answer his question. 	 Ne seki tali ne Iesu tena fesili.


(Revelation 17:1, 15-18) Thus, in a stunning plot twist, Satan’s kingdom will become divided against itself, with one part attacking the other, and Satan will be powerless to prevent it. 	 (Fakaasiga 17:1, 15-18) Kae i se ‵fuliga fakapoi, ka māvae lua ei te malo o Satani kae ka taua atu te vaega e tasi ki te suā vaega, kae ka sē mafai ne Satani o taofi aka te mea tenā.


No wonder the apostle Paul wrote: “Let us be concerned about one another”! 	 E se tioa eiloa o tusi mai penei te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ke mafaufau te suā tino ki te suā tino”!


4 Still, human rule influenced by Satan is certain to fail. 	 4 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ka se manuia a pulega a tagata kolā e ‵lago atu ki ei a Satani.


They will likely be more inclined to respect your views. 	 E mafai eiloa o āva mai a latou ki au fakamatalaga.


That includes the complete removal of the distressing effect of death, for the prophecy goes on to say: “The Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” 	 E aofia i te mea tenā a te fakaseaiga katoatoa o ikuga fakafanoanoa o te mate, me e toe fai mai te valoaga: “Ka solo ne ia [Ieova] a loimata mai i mata o tino katoa.”


Do these embitter us or tempt us to repay like for like? 	 E mata, e fai ei tatou ke ita fakamoemoe kae taui ma sui?


In 1978, when Maria was 45, she again became pregnant. 	 I te 1978, i te taimi ko 45 ei a Maria, ne toe faitama tou fafine.


No wonder Jesus could emphatically say: “The Father loves me”! 	 E se tioa eiloa o fai mai a Iesu mo te loto talitonu: “E alofa mai . . . te Tamana ki a au”!


Initially, he entertained feelings that his ministry was almost worthless compared to what he had been doing while in good health. 	 Muamua, ne manatu aka a ia me e se aogā tena galuega fakafaifeau māfai e fakatusa ki mea kolā ne fai ne ia a koi malosi a ia.


Parents do well to listen to the counsel the apostle Paul gave to Christians living in Rome. 	 E ‵tau eiloa mo mātua o faka‵logo ki te polopolokiga a te apositolo ko Paulo telā ne tuku atu ne ia ki Kelisiano kolā e ‵nofo i Loma.


5, 6. (a) How is Jehovah using the Jeremiah class today? (b) On what will our study focus? 	 5, 6. (a) E fakaaoga pefea ne Ieova a te potukau e pelā mo Ielemia i aso nei? (e) Se a te mea ka saga tonu atu ki ei a te ‵tou sukesukega?


The Bible says: “The head of every man is the Christ; in turn the head of a woman is the man; in turn the head of the Christ is God.” (1 Corinthians 11:3) Since Christ is man’s head, husbands need to copy his example. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A Keliso e sili eiloa i tino katoa, a te tagata e sili foki i tena avaga, ka ko te Atua e sili foki i a Keliso.” (1 Kolinito 11:3) Ona ko Keliso ko te ulu o te tagata, e ‵tau o fakaakoako a tāgata a‵vaga ki a ia.


(Matt. 20:20-23) At all times, Jesus gave counsel that was clear, practical, and solidly based on godly principles. 	 (Mataio 20:20-23) I taimi katoa, ne tuku atu ne Iesu a pati fakatonutonu kolā e ma‵nino, e aoga, kae fakavae tonu ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua.


17, 18. Why can we trust that those who rule with Christ in heaven and his earthly representatives will display kindness? 	 17, 18. Kaia e mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou me ka fakaasi atu te alofa atafai ne tino kolā ka pule fakatasi mo Keliso i te lagi mo ana sui i te lalolagi nei?


This makes us aware of the need to fight against our sinful inclinations. 	 E fai ne te mea tenei ke matea ne tatou te manakoga ke taua atu ki ‵tou uiga mo ‵tou manakoga agasala.


No wonder they were at odds with Jesus, who like his Father abhors such thinking!—John 5:43, 44; Acts 12:21-23. 	 E se tioa eiloa o ‵kese latou mo Iesu telā ne takalialia ki vaegā manatu penā e pelā eiloa mo tena Tamana!—Ioane 5:43, 44; Galuega 12:21-23.


If the Devil did not exist, would that not make God responsible for all evil? 	 Kafai e seai se Tiapolo, e mata, ka se ‵losi atu ki te Atua e uiga mō mea ma‵sei katoa?


(Rom. 1:28-31; 2 Tim. 3:1-5) These human teachings have brought no real and lasting good news. 	 (Lo. 1:28-31; 2 Timo. 3:1-5) E seai eiloa se tala ‵lei kae tumau ne maua mai i akoakoga konei.


5 We are ‘made in God’s image, according to his likeness,’ so we have the capacity to reflect godly attributes. 	 5 Ne faite tatou ki ‘foliga o te Atua,’ telā e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaasi atu a uiga o te Atua.


The Hebrew Scriptures did not fare any better. 	 Ne fai foki penā ne latou ki te Tusi Tapu faka-Epelu.


So whether we are at work, at home, or in school, we seek to avoid giving anyone a basis for finding fault with our ministry and our conduct. 	 Tela la, faitalia me e ‵nofo atu tatou i te koga ga‵lue, i te fale, io me i te akoga, e se ‵tau o fai ne tatou se mea telā e taku fakamasei ei ne so se tino a ‵tou galuega talai mo ‵tou amioga.


7 How Israel’s spirit had changed! 	 7 Ko tafaga la te mafuliga o te kilokiloga a te kau Isalaelu!


However, I say to you: Do not resist him that is wicked; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other also.”—Matt. 5:15, 17, 27, 28, 38, 39. 	 Kae e fai atu au ki a koutou: Sa ‵teke ki te tino masei, kae ko so se tino e ‵pa ne ia tou kalafou fakaatamai, toe ‵fuli atu ki ei tou suā kalafou.”—Mata. 5:15, 17, 27, 28, 38, 39.


The faithful patriarch Abraham mourned the death of his beloved wife, Sarah. 	 Ne fanoanoa te tagata fakamaoni ko Apelaamo i te taimi ne mate ei tena avaga pele, ko Sala.


The Scriptures repeatedly express our obligation to help those who, for whatever reason, cannot help themselves. 	 E fakaasi mai faeloa i te Tusi Tapu a te tiute o tatou ke fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā e se mafai o fesoasoani ki a latou eiloa.


When you sing out joyfully, you will also encourage others to sing with confidence. 	 Kafai e usu malosi atu koe mo te fiafia, ka fakamalosi atu foki ki nisi tino ke usu atu mo te loto talitonu.


17 Paul there identified certain brothers who were worthy of special note. 	 17 Ne taku tonu mai ne Paulo i konā a nisi taina kolā ne ‵tau o faipati a ia ki ei.


(Luke 24:1-11) Most of the eyewitnesses were still alive in Paul’s day and could be consulted to confirm those appearances. 	 (Luka 24:1-11) A te tokoukega o tino kolā ne lavea ne latou koi ola i aso o Paulo kae ne mafai o fesokotaki atu ki ei ke fakapa‵tonu mai a taimi konā ne fakasae atu ei a Iesu.


The fact is that a number of scientists believe in the existence of God. 	 A te tonuga loa, e fakaasi mai i ei me i te fia o saienisi e tali‵tonu me e isi eiloa se Atua.


4 Over time, languages tend to change. 	 4 I te gasologa o taimi, ne kamata eiloa o mafuli‵fuli a ‵gana.


(Eph. 2:15, 16; Col. 1:20; 1 John 2:1, 2) To that end, Jesus endured injustice, reviling, torture, and finally death. 	 (Efeso 2:15, 16; Kolose 1:20; 1 Ioane 2:1, 2) Ke fakataunu te mea tenā, ne kufaki a Iesu i faifaiga sē fakamaoni, fakatauemuga, sataulo fakasaua, kae fakamuli loa, ko te mate.


(Gal. 3:19; Heb. 10:1-10) Furthermore, the Law helped to preserve the genealogical line leading to the Messiah and to identify him when he appeared. 	 (Kala. 3:19; Epe. 10:1-10) E se gata i ei, ne fesoasoani atu te Tulafono ke puipui i ei a te gafa telā e sae mai ei te Mesia kae ke iloa foki te taimi ka sae mai ei a ia.


2. (a) What challenges do true Christians face? (b) What questions will we consider in this article? 	 2. (a) Ne a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo Kelisiano ‵tonu? (e) Ne a fesili ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


But note what Daniel is shown shortly thereafter. 	 Kae ke onoono la ki te mea ne fakaasi atu ki a Tanielu mai tua malie ifo i ei.


(Genesis 6:18, 19) Could not the One who created the universe, the earth, and all the living things on it keep that vessel intact? 	 (Kenese 6:18, 19) E mata, e se mafai ne te Tino telā ne faite ne ia te iunivesi, lalolagi, mo mea ola katoa i ei o tausi te vaka ke sē maofa?


What will be the focus of the next study article? 	 Se a te mea ka fai‵pati tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


(Rev. 7:9, 14) So let us consider why Jehovah used those men as examples of righteousness. 	 (Faka. 7:9, 14) Tela la, ke na sau‵tala nei tatou ki te pogai ne fakaaoga ei ne Ieova a tāgata konā e pelā me ne fakaakoakoga o te amiotonu.


A Classless People Today 	 Se Potukau Telā e se Fakailoga Tino i Aso Nei


To answer these questions, we must first understand what the fear of God means and how this type of fear forms a fundamental part of our relationship with Jehovah. 	 Ke tali aka a fesili konei, e ‵tau o malama‵lama muamua tatou i te uiga o te mataku ki te Atua mo te auala e ati aka ei ne te vaegā mataku tenei se vaega fakavae o te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


A group called “the holy ones” are chosen by God to rule with Jesus in heaven. 	 Ko oti ne filifili aka ne te Atua se potukau e taku ko ‘tino tapu’ ke pule fakatasi mo Iesu i te lagi.


Why are you encouraged to know how God’s spirit operated upon . . . 	 Kaia e fakamalosi mai ei ki a tatou a te auala ne galue ei a te agaga o te Atua i luga i a . . .


• Why can we conclude that Isaiah 66:22-24 foretells what yet lies ahead? 	 • Kaia e iloa ei ne tatou me e ‵valo mai ne te Isaia 66:22-24 a mea kolā ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua nei?


17 Clearly, then, our success in acquiring the ability needed to make wise choices depends on whether we meet the conditions mentioned in Proverbs. 	 17 E manino ‵lei, me i te mafai ne tatou o fai a filifiliga ‵poto, e fakalagolago ki te fetaui ‵lei o ‵tou tulaga mo mea kolā ne taku mai i te Faataoto.


What does it take to please God? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ke fakafiafia atu ki te Atua?


But even now there are rewards. 	 Kae i te vaitaimi foki eiloa tenei, e isi eiloa ne taui e maua ne tatou.


Just think of how Kingdom rule will soon fulfill the hopes of obedient mankind! 	 Mafaufau la ki te auala ko pili ei o fakataunu ne te Malo tenei a fakamoemoega o tino faka‵logo katoa!


The lepers scurried back to Samaria and reported the good news of their discovery.—2 Ki. 7:1-11. 	 Ne olo fakavave atu te kau lepela ki Samalia kae fakailoa atu ne latou te tala fakafiafia e uiga ki mea ne maua ne latou.—2 Tupu 7:1-11.


(Acts 16:1; 2 Tim. 3:14, 15) For example, the husband of a Witness wife might not allow her to conduct a formal Bible study with her minor children or to take them with her to Christian meetings. 	 (Galu. 16:1; 2 Timo. 3:14, 15) E pelā mo te sē talia ne te avaga tagata ke fai faka‵lei se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ne se tuagane Molimau mo ana tama‵liki io me ave latou ki fakatasiga Kelisiano.


She insisted that I play boules (a French bowling game) with him even though it was not my favorite game. 	 Ne fakamalosi mai faeloa tou fafine ke ta‵fao sāle māua mo tou tagata i te tafaoga ko te boules faitalia me e se ko te tafaoga telā e fiafia malosi au ki ei.


Why should I pay higher prices when I can get things at a lower cost? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵togi ne au a mea i se aofaki maluga māfai e mafai o maua ne au a mea kolā e ‵togi māmā?


SEE IF YOU CAN ANSWER: 	 ONOONO AKA ME E MAFAI NE KOE O TALI MAI A FESILI KONEI:


“You are opening your hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing.”—PSALM 145:16. 	 “E tuku ne koe ki ei a mea e lava mō latou, kae fakamalie ne koe olotou manako.”—Salamo 145:16. 1-3.


This promise was echoed by the apostle John when he said: “He that does the will of God remains forever.” 	 Ne toe taku atu ne te apositolo ko Ioane a te folafolaga tenā i ana muna konei: “Te tino tela e fai ne ia a te mea e loto ki ei a te Atua e ola ki te se gata mai.”


What assurance do we find at Luke 11:13? 	 Se a te fakamaoniga e maua ne tatou i te Luka 11:13?


Three exceptional books are The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived, Learn From the Great Teacher, and “Come Be My Follower,” volumes that are designed to help us get to know Christ better and thus be in a position to imitate him. 	 E tolu a tusi kolā e tu ‵kese i te feitu tenei ko Te ‵Toe Tagata Sili Telā ne Ola, Learn From the Great Teacher, mo te “Come Be My Follower,” kolā ne fakatoka ke fesoasoani mai ke iloa ‵lei ne tatou a Keliso kae ke mafai foki o fakaakoako atu ki a ia.


68:13—How were “the wings of a dove covered with silver and its pinions with yellowish-green gold”? 	 68:13—Ne fai pefea a “lupe ko teu fakagaligali ki siliva, olotou kapa‵kau e malapulapu e pelā mo ne aulo”?


Could something similar happen to a Christian? 	 E mata, e mafai o tupu se mea tai ‵pau ki se Kelisiano?


5 Our close associates can have an effect on us, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and actions for good or for bad.* (Proverbs 13:20) Consider the association that Jesus had in the heavens before coming to earth. 	 5 E mafai o ‵fuli ‵tou uiga ona ko ‵tou taugasoa pele, kae e ‵fuli sāle i ei ‵tou manatu, lagonaga, mo faifaiga ke ‵lei io me ke ma‵sei.* (Faataoto 13:20) Ke mafaufau malie aka ki te tino telā ne mafuta fakatasi mo Iesu i te lagi a koi tuai o vau a ia ki te lalolagi nei.


(Gal. 6:5) Ultimately, Jehovah holds the sinner—not you—responsible for his or her choice. 	 (Kalatia 6:5) I te fakaotiga loa, e fakamasino ne Ieova a te tino telā ne fai ne ia te filifiliga kae e se ko koe.


JESUS—A SYMPATHETIC HIGH PRIEST 	 IESU—SE FAITAULAGA SILI LOTO ALOFA


Elders take the lead in strengthening the flock 	 E fai ne toeaina te takitakiga i te fakamalosiga o te lafu mamoe


4, 5. (a) What did it mean for the Levites to have God as their share? (b) How did God provide for the Levites? 	 4, 5. (a) Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei me e fai ne te kau Levi a te Atua e pelā me ko te lotou ola? (e) E tausi pefea ne te Atua a te kau Levi?


11. (a) What customary task did Jesus’ apostles fail to perform after arriving in an upper room with Jesus? (b) What did Jesus do, and were his efforts successful at that time? 	 11. (a) Se a te tuu masani telā ne seki fai ne apositolo o Iesu i te lotou okoatuga ki te potu tafa ki luga fakatasi mo Iesu? (e) Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu, kae e mata, ne manuia ana taumafaiga i te taimi tenā?


Instead, Jehovah used a “righteous and devout” man named Simeon, along with an 84-year-old widow, the prophetess Anna, to acknowledge that this child would become the promised Messiah, or Christ.—Luke 2:25-38. 	 Ne fakaaoga eiloa ne Ieova a te tagata e igoa ki a Simeona telā e “amiotonu kae fakaaloalogina” fakatasi mo te pelofeta fafine ko Ana, telā ko 84 ana tausaga kae ko mate tena avaga, ke fakailoa atu ne lāua ki tino me i te tamaliki tenei ka fai e pelā me ko te Mesia io me ko te Keliso telā ne folafola mai.—Luka 2:25-38.


(Neh. 8:1, 8, 9) Nehemiah did not domineer over others; rather, he served them at his own expense.—Neh. 5:14-19. 	 (Nee. 8:1, 8, 9) Ne seki fia pule atu a Neemia ki luga i nisi tino; kae ne tavini atu eiloa a ia ki te mea e mafai ne ia o fai.—Nee. 5:14-19.


How, though, can we cultivate and demonstrate the mind of Christ in our dealings with others? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o ati aka kae fakaasi atu foki te mafaufau o Keliso i ‵tou faifaiga ki nisi tino?


3 Jehovah’s name is sacred, or holy. 	 3 E ‵malu io me e tapu te igoa o Ieova.


At the Cedar Point, Ohio, convention in 1919, God’s Kingdom was highlighted. 	 I te fono i Cedar Point, Ohio, i te 1919, ne faka‵mafa mai i ei a te Malo o te Atua.


I also enjoy preaching with the local brothers each week. 	 Ne fiafia foki au o ga‵lue fakatasi mo taina i te koga tenā i vaiaso katoa.


You may have read that Alexis, son of Russian Czar Nicholas II and Alexandra, inherited the bleeding disorder hemophilia. 	 E tiga eiloa e maua ne nisi tama‵liki se masaki mai i olotou mātua, e se ko tama‵liki katoa i te kāiga e mafai o maua ne latou te masaki tenā.


(Romans 5:12; 6:23) Jesus, however, was born sinless because his conception was not by a human father. 	 (Loma 5:12; 6:23) Kae ko Iesu ne fanau mai e aunoa mo se agasala me e seai sena tamana faka-te-foitino.


(Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10; John 11:11-14) Thus, we need not worry about what happens to us after death, any more than we worry when we see someone sleeping soundly. 	 (Failauga 9:5, 10; Ioane 11:11-14) Tela la, e se ‵tau o manava‵se tatou e uiga ki mea ka ‵tupu mai tua o te mate, e pelā eiloa mo te sē manava‵se o tatou māfai e lavea ne tatou se tino telā e moe palapala.


All are interested in us. 	 E ‵saga mai eiloa latou katoa ki a tatou.


The son was most grateful. 	 Ne fiafia eiloa tena tama tagata.


Paul directed the elders to hand the immoral man over to Satan—in other words, to disfellowship him. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Paulo ke tuku atu te tino agasala ki a Satani—i nisi tugāpati, ke fakatea a ia.


So the Witness took along a brother whose native tongue was Chinese. 	 E agasala faeloa tatou i aso katoa, kae e iku atu a te agasala ki te mate.


If I told her, ‘It’s time to eat dinner,’ she would reply, ‘I’ll eat when I feel like it.’ 	 Kafai e fai atu au ki tou fafine ‘Ko ta te taimi ‵kai,’ e toe tali mai tou fafine ‘Kafai au ko fiakai, ko kai ei au.’


Nathan and María José both had a battle with their hearts when their parents did not allow them to do things their peers suggested. 	 Ne taua atu eiloa a Natano mo María José ki la loto i te taimi ne seki talia ei ne la mātua ke fakaakoako laua ki mea e fai ne la taugasoa.


They come from all nations, but instead of fighting, they are now unitedly submitting to God’s sovereignty. 	 E o‵mai latou mai i atufenua katoa, kae i lō te fai taua, e ‵kau fakatasi latou ki te pulega a te Atua.


Are not such statements as “You’re always late” or “You never listen to me” really exaggerations? 	 E mata, a tugāpati penei “A koe e talimuli faeloa” io me “A koe e se mafai o fakalogo mai ki a au” e se ne mea fakalasi‵lasi fua?


(Matthew 10:22) Clearly, meditating on what God says is essential if we want to remain faithful to the end.—Luke 21:19. 9. How can we make sure that our heart remains receptive to the word of God? 	 (Mataio 10:22) E manino ‵lei, me e ‵tau o mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki muna a te Atua māfai e fia tumau tatou i te fakamaoni ke oko ki te gataga.—Luka 21:19.


(2 Peter 3:3, 4, 10) Come it will at the appointed time. 	 (2 Petelu 3:3, 4, 10) E oko mai eiloa i te taimi tonu.


Roman Catholics feel duty-bound to bring up their children in the Catholic faith, and they are rarely criticized for endeavoring to do so. 	 E fai mai a tino i te lotu Katolika me i o latou te tiute ke puti ake olotou tama‵liki i talitonuga o te Katolika, kae e faigatā o taku fakamaseigina latou mō te faiga o te mea tenā.


3 Jesus warned his followers about the danger of what could amount to a death-dealing spiritual sleep. 	 3 Ne fakailoa atu ne Iesu ki ana soko me ka iku atu ki te mate a te sē matapula‵pula i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Luke 4:22) No doubt his enthusiasm animated his features, and his eyes shone with a lively interest in his subject. 	 (Luka 4:22) E se taumate ne lavea atu tena loto finafinau mo tena mata fiafia i ana foliga ona ko te ‵nau o tena loto ki te mataupu.


4 Jesus also promised those early disciples that the spirit would ‘teach them all things’ and ‘guide them into all the truth.’ 	 4 Ne folafola atu foki ne Iesu ki soko mua konā me i te agaga ka ‘akoako atu ki a latou a mea katoa’ kae ‘takitaki ne ia latou ki muna‵tonu katoa.’


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What is the nature of “public service” in Christendom? 	 E fai pefea te “taviniga mō tino katoa” i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se?


What choice did the ancient Israelites have, and why was it difficult for them to decide wisely? 	 Se a te filifiliga ne mafai o fai ne tino Isalaelu mua, kae kaia ne faigata ei ke fai ne latou se fakaikuga poto?


Jewish Antiquities, Book 18, chapter 3, paragraph 5. 	 16, 17. (a) E mafai o maua ne koe i fea a fakamatalaga ma‵nino e uiga ki te auala e fakaagasala ei ne se tino a te suā tino telā ne taku mai i te 1 Tesalonia 4:6? (e) E fakaagasala pefea ne amioga finalalolagi a nisi tino? 18.


But unless that promise is based on the teachings of the Bible, it will not help us to gain the blessings of God’s Kingdom. 	 Kae kafai e se fakavae te folafolaga tenā ki luga i akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu, ka se fesoasoani mai i ei ki a tatou ke maua a fakamanuiaga mai i te Malo o te Atua.


16 Further describing the blessings this royal priesthood will bring, Revelation 22:1, 2 states: “He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, flowing out from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of [New Jerusalem’s] broad way. 	 16 I ana nisi fakamatalaga e uiga ki nisi fakamanuiaga kolā ka aumai ne te kau faitaulaga o tupu konei, e fai mai penei te Fakaasiga 22:1, 2: “Kae ne fakaasi mai ne ia ki a au te vaitafe o te vai o te ola, e malipolipo pelā me se kilasi, kae e ‵tafe mai i te nofogaaliki o te Atua mo te Tamā Mamoe i te kogaloto o tena auala lasi.


9 What is the record of Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding collections? 	 9 Se a te tala o Molimau a Ieova e uiga ki te mauaga o olotou tupe?


10 Jesus spoke of “other sheep,” who would not be of the same “fold” as the “little flock” of his anointed followers. 	 10 Ne faipati a Iesu e uiga ki ‘nisi mamoe,’ kolā e se ‵tu i loto i te “lulu” telā e ‵tu i ei a te “lafu foliki” o ana soko fakaekegina.


The problems it engenders do not originate with God. 	 A fakalavelave kolā e maua mai i ei e se māfua mai eiloa i te Atua.


Several categories of sins are mentioned. 	 E uke a vaegā agasala ne laulau mai i ei.


To think that Jehovah God and Jesus Christ paid such a high price for us sinners! 	 Ke fakaataata i ‵tou mafaufau a te ‵mafa o mea kolā ne fai ne Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso mō tatou, tino agasala!


We could unintentionally cause discouragement if we made such inconsiderate comments as, “When are you going to get married?” 	 E mafai o fakavāivāi ne tatou se tino e aunoa mo te ‵tou iloaga māfai e fai atu ne tatou a vaegā pati penei, “E avaga koe māfea?”


(Psalm 116:15) And if death claims some faithful ones, we can be confident of their resurrection.—John 5:28, 29. 	 (Salamo 116:15) Kae kafai e ‵mate a nisi tino fakamaoni, e tali‵tonu tatou me ka toe faka‵tu mai latou.—Ioane 5:28, 29.


5 Let us see what encouragement we can gain from just three aspects of the Mosaic Law: the Sabbath arrangement, the provision for gleaning, and the commandment against covetousness. 	 5 Ke onoono aka tatou ki fakamalosiga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai vaega fua e tolu o te Tulafono a Mose: ko te fakatokaga o te Sapati, te fakatokaga e uiga ki toegā meakai, mo te tulafono e uiga ki te kaimanako.


Be Prepared for Survival 	 Ke Toka mō te Faka‵saoga


Could this remarkable preaching campaign be a fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy? 	 E mata, e mafai o fai a te galuega talai fakaofoofogina tenei e pelā me se fakataunuga o te valoaga a Iesu?


(Matthew 20:28; Luke 22:29, 30) That Kingdom is the means by which God will accomplish his purpose for mankind. 	 (Mataio 20:28; Luka 22:29, 30) A te Malo tenā ko te auala telā ka fakataunu ei ne te Atua tena fuafuaga mō tino.


(John 2:13-17; Psalm 69:9) We too must zealously guard against allowing worldly tendencies to contaminate our worship. 	 (Ioane 2:13-17; Salamo 69:9) E ‵tau foki mo tatou o fakaeteete malosi ke mo a ma fakalai‵lai mai a uiga faka-te-lalolagi ki te ‵tou tapuakiga.


(Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 13:4-8.)


This was essential for them to complete the work that Jesus had started. 	 Ne ‵lei ki a latou a te faiga tenei ko te mea ke mafai ne latou o fakaoti a te galuega telā ne kamata ne Iesu.


In fact, they soon learned that rejecting Jehovah’s direction and going their own way resulted in disaster. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne tauloto eiloa ne lāua mai konā me i te ‵teke atu ki fakatonuga a Ieova kae fai te mea e ma‵nako lāua ki ei e iku atu ki fakalavelave.


The only way we could become distanced from Jehovah is if we chose to follow a wrong path. 	 A te auala fua e mafai ei o ‵vae tatou kea‵tea mai i a Ieova ko te filifili ke tau‵tali i se auala ‵se.


It had been foretold that the world of that time would come to an end. 	 Ko oti ne ‵valo mai me ka fakaseai atu te lalolagi i aso konā.


Rather, let each of us apply the apostle Peter’s counsel: “Let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a busybody in other people’s matters. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke na fakagalue aka ne tatou a pati polopoloki a te apositolo ko Petelu: “Ke mo a se tino o koutou e fakapuapuagatia ona ko te tatino, te kaisoa, te amio masei, me ko te fia pule fua ki mea a nisi tino kolā e seai sena fekau i ei.


We also encourage them by our conversation before and after the meeting. 	 E fakamalosi atu foki tatou ki a latou māfai e sau‵tala fakatasi tatou i taimi mai mua kae mai tua ifo foki o te fakatasiga.


What awaits them as they take possession of it? 	 Ne a mea ka ‵tupu ki a latou māfai ko oko atu latou ki ei?


17 Peter’s experience helps us to appreciate the remarkable transformation that is taking place among God’s people today. 	 17 E fesoasoani mai a te mea ne tupu ki a Petelu ke loto fakafetai tatou ki te ‵fuliga fakaofoofogia telā ko lavea atu i tino o te Atua i aso nei.


After the blowing of the seventh trumpet, loud voices announce: “The kingdom of the world did become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ.”—Rev. 10:10; 11:1, 15. 	 I te otiga ne ili te fitu o pu, ne faipati mai se leo maluga penei: “A te pule fakatupu i te lalolagi ko fai nei ma te ‵tou Aliki mo tena Keliso.”—Fakaasiga 10:10; 11:1, 15.


“I imagine that nature will be transformed and reconciled. . . . 	 “E fakaataata ne au i toku mafaufau me ka fakafou kae toe faka‵lei aka a mea i ‵tou tafa. . . .


“To repent” means “to change one’s mind” with regard to bad conduct, because of regret. 	 A te “salamo” ko te “‵fuliga o te mafaufau o se tino” e uiga ki ana amioga ma‵sei, ona ko tena fanoanoa e uiga ki tena agasala ne fai.


For example, the parent may allow the child to obtain a driver’s license. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o talia ne se mātua ke maua ne te tamaliki se laisene fakateletele.


Although these words are incorporated in a prayer that Catholics direct to Mary, the Bible itself gives no justification for praying to her. 	 E tiga eiloa e aofia a pati konei i te ‵talo a te kau Katolika kolā e fai atu ki a Malia, e seai se fakaasiga i te Tusi Tapu e fai mai i ei me e ‵tau o ‵talo atu ki tou fafine.


It forms the basis for a balanced, productive life, with all aspects of conduct being affected for good. 	 E maua i ei te fakavae mō se olaga paleni kae aogā me e fakamalosi aka i ei te faiga o amioga ‵mā katoa kolā e aogā.


For example, in part because of Satan’s evil influence before the Flood of Noah’s day, God noted that “the badness of man was abundant in the earth and every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only bad all the time.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ona ko fakamalosiga ma‵sei a Satani mai mua o te Lolo i aso o Noa, ne iloa ne te Atua “te amio ma‵sei o tino katoa i te lalolagi, mo te lai‵lai o olotou mafaufauga.”


4 Jehovah’s loyal ones can be identified as those who use their mouths to speak well of him. 	 4 E laveagofie a tino fakamaoni o Ieova me fakaaogā olotou gutu ke tavae atu ki a ia.


16 For example, one of the orders, or laws, on those tablets said: “I Jehovah your God am a God exacting exclusive devotion.” 	 16 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fai mai se fakatonuga, io me se tulafono i papa fatu konā penei: “Au ko te Aliki [Ieova] te otou Atua, e se mafai o fakasaoloto ne au koutou ke ifo ki so se mea.”


10, 11. (a) The truth to which Jesus bore witness is related to what? (b) How did Jesus make the truth become reality? 	 Ne tuku atu ki a ia a mea konei ne te Atua, ko te mea ke fakaasi ne ia ki tavini a te Atua a mea ka ‵tupu fakavave i se taimi pili mai.”—Fakaasiga 1:1-3.


Like her, let us humbly put ourselves in Jehovah’s hands, trusting in him to act in our best interests. 	 E pelā mo Malia, ke loto mau‵lalo tatou o talia so se tauliaga e maua ne tatou kae ke tali‵tonu ki a Ieova me ka fesoasoani mai a ia ki a tatou.


Our next ‘date’ is already scheduled, as if it were on my Father’s calendar. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka fetaui māua mo taku tamaliki fafine i te taimi tonu telā ko oti ne filifili ne Ieova.


It is to gain a free flow of God’s spirit in our life. 	 Kae ko te faiga ke galue ‵lei a te agaga o te Atua i ‵tou olaga.


How comforting it was to read that “Jehovah will become a secure height for anyone crushed, a secure height in times of distress” and that he “will certainly not leave those looking for [him]”!—Ps. 9:9, 10. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamafanafana loto ke faitau ki ei me i “te Aliki [Ieova] ko te olo malosi e ‵lafi ei a tino fi‵ta, ko te koga e ‵sao ei i taimi o puapuaga” kae “e se tiakina foki ne [ia] so se tino telā e vau ki a [ia]”!—Sala. 9:9, 10.


That will be our joyous privilege if we search for Jehovah, the Examiner of hearts. 	 Se tauliaga fakafiafia ‵ki eiloa tenā ki a tatou māfai e ‵sala atu tatou ki a Ieova, telā e iloilo ne ia ‵tou loto.


Riana adds: “I was assigned to give a public talk every other week. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Riana: “Toeitiiti ko vaiaso katoa ne ‵tofi ei au ke fai se lāuga mō tino katoa.


Are you reaching out for spiritual goals? 	 E mata, e kausaki atu koe ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga?


8 Consider also the case of Timothy, a young Christian to whom Jehovah eventually gave much work and many privileges. 	 8 Ke mafaufau foki ki te tala o Timoteo, se talavou Kelisiano telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki ei a galuega mo tauliaga e uke.


“See the Good Land” 	 “Se Fenua Ola ‵Lei”


Do you have a deep inner feeling of responsibility to help others spiritually? 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne koe te alofa tonu mai te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


(Psalm 2:7a) The next article will help us to see what that decree is and what it will mean for us and for the entire human family. 	 (Salamo 2:7a) Ka fesoasoani mai te suā mataupu ke iloa ne tatou me se a te tulafono tenā kae se a foki tena uiga mō tino katoa.


The many titles include the following: 	 E aofia i ei a te ukega o mataupu konei mai lalo:


(Matt. 9:35, 36) He offered such ones a kind invitation, saying: “Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you.” 	 (Mataio 9:35, 36) Ne ‵kami mai ne ia mo te alofa a tino konā, mai te fai atu: “O‵mai ki a au a koutou katoa kolā e fi‵ta i te ‵mafa otou amoga, me ka avatu ne au ki a koutou a te malologa.”


(Gen. 2:9, 17; 3:22) Adam’s early descendants no doubt learned about man’s fall from perfection, which was confirmed by visible evidence. 	 (Kenese 2:9, 17; 3:22) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne iloa ne kāiga ‵pili o Atamu a te pa‵kuga o tino mai te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa ona ko fakamaoniga matea.


First, spend adequate time with your mate. 	 Muamua la, ke na fakamāumāu ne koe a taimi e uke mo tou fafine.


(1 Pet. 2:12) Parents must not merely turn their children over to others for spiritual training. 	 (1 Pe. 2:12) E se ‵tau o tuku atu fua ne mātua olotou tama‵liki ki nisi tino ke akoako ne latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Knox) Only by being thoroughly familiar with God’s commands could they inculcate them in their offspring.—Deuteronomy 6:6-8. 	 (Knox) Mai i te lotou fakamasani faka‵lei mo fakatonuga a te Atua, ne mafai ei o akoako atu ne latou a mea konā ki olotou tama‵liki.—Teutelonome 6:6-8.


• How should the power of the tongue be employed? 	 • E ‵tau o fakaaogā pefea ne tatou te malosi o ‵tou gutu?


(Isaiah 41:8) His Word, the Bible, promises: “He will make you firm, he will make you strong.” (1 Peter 5:10) What a heartwarming promise from that trusted Friend of Abraham! 	 (Isaia 41:8) E tauto mai tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu: “Ka fai ne ia ke ‵mautakitaki koutou, kae ke ma‵losi foki.” (1 Petelu 5:10) Ko oko eiloa te fakamalosi loto o te tautoga tenā mai te Taugasoa fakatuagagina o Apelaamo.


22 Is the objective of our meditating on Jehovah’s wonderful works merely that we be impressed, as if awed or dumbstruck by it all? 	 22 E mata, e mafaufau ‵mafa tatou ki mea fakaofoofogia kolā e fai ne Ieova ona fua ko te mea ke ofo tatou i ei, ke fai pelā me ne tino e poi kae e se mafai o faipati ona ko te mataku?


(Luke 9:46-48) Doing so contributes to unity. 	 (Luka 9:46-48) A te faiga penā e fesoasoani atu ki te fealofani o tino katoa.


I learned a valuable lesson assisting Brother Theodore Jaracz on a zone visit. 	 Ne tauloto ne au se akoakoga tāua mai i te Taina ko Theodore Jaracz i se asiga a ia e tasi.


So when our children had grown up, we got back into the full-time ministry. 	 Tela la i te taimi ne gasolo aka ei o ma‵tua mā tama‵liki, ne toe mafai o galuega māua i te taviniga tumau.


It takes only a little food, something to wear, and a place to lie down. 	 E ‵tau fua o maua ne tatou ne mū meakai, se mea ke ‵pei ei tatou, mo se koga ke moe i ei tatou.


These were rather bulky and weighed about ten pounds (4.5 kg). 	 Kae ko laleo konei e tai ‵lasi loa kae ‵nofo pelā ki se sefulu pauna te ‵mafa (4.5 kilo).


First of all, the 1,000-mile [1,600 km] journey to Jerusalem took four or five months. 	 Muamua la, e nofo loa pelā ki te fa ki te lima masina te leva ne ‵tau ei o faima‵laga atu i te 1,600 kilomita ki Ielusalema.


17 If your parents never corrected you, would you not wonder if they really cared about you? 	 17 Kafai e seki fakatonutonu aka loa koe ne ou mātua, e a, e se mafaufau koe me e mata e atafai tonu atu lāua ki a koe?


• What helps us to control our speech? 	 • Se a te mea e fesoasoani mai ke fakatonutonu aka ei ‵tou pati?


With the superior wisdom that he was privileged to gain, Solomon knew that greater fulfillment comes from the pursuit of spiritual values. 	 E pelā eiloa me se tino e taumafai o afuli te matagi—e seai eiloa se aogā.”—Failauga 2:1-11.


Let us look at a few examples. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou ki ne nai fakaakoakoga.


3 Jehovah did not create the earth as a testing ground to enlarge his family of spirit sons in heaven, as taught by many churches of Christendom. 	 3 Ne seki faite ne Ieova te lalolagi mo fai se koga ke fakatokouke aka i ei a tena kaukāiga o agelu i te lagi, e pelā mo te mea e akoako mai i Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se e uke.


What aspect of the preaching work is illustrated by the fact that the leaven ferments the whole mass? 	 Se a te vaega o te galuega talai telā e fakamatala mai i te manatu me e faka‵fete ne te mea faka‵fete a te palūga kātoa?


Following are some articles that have been published in the Watchtower and Awake! magazines. 	 5, 6. (a) Kaia e mafai ei o ‵fuli atu ki te Muna a te Atua mō se fesoasoani ke fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave i mea tau tupe? (e) Ne a ‵tou mea e mafai o fai ke sē manavase malosi tatou māfai ko seai ne ‵tou galuega?


(Rev. 20:12, 13) Of course, those resurrected will be required to learn how to apply the godly principles that are found in the Bible. 	 (Faka. 20:12, 13) E tonu, a latou kolā ka faka‵tu aka ka manakogina ke tauloto ki te auala ke fakagalue ne latou a fakatakitakiga mai te Atua kolā e maua i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


13 Like the psalmist, we thrill at the fact that Jehovah shares many of his thoughts with us. 	 13 E pelā mo te tino faisalamo, e fia‵fia malosi tatou me e fakaasi mai ne Ieova te fia o ana manatu ki a tatou.


(Gen. 2:17; 3:5) Their failure to do so has brought misery and death upon us as their descendants. 	 (Kenese 2:17; 3:5) A te lā fakata‵mala o fai penā ne aumai i ei ki a tatou a puapuaga mo te mate ona ko tatou ne o‵mai i te lā gafa.


Urging grief-stricken Jairus to exercise faith, Jesus accompanied him to his home, where a crowd was weeping. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki te tagata fanoanoa ko Iailo ke na talitonu atu, kae ne olo atu laua ki tena fale telā ne ‵tagi fanoa‵noa malosi i ei a tino e tokouke.


Now, as you can see in the picture, Jesus is speaking to this criminal. 	 Nei la, e matea ne koe a Iesu e faipati ki te pagota i te ata tenei.


What protection did a large shield offer a Roman soldier? 	 Se a te puipuiga ne maua ne sotia Loma mai se talita lasi?


(Gal. 6:7, 8) So ask yourself: ‘Do I recognize Satan’s schemes for what they really are—cruel deceptions? 	 (Kalatia 6:7, 8) Tela la, fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa: ‘E mata, e iloa ne au a togafiti e fakaaoga ne Satani ke taumafai o fakaloiloi au?


In this regard, Paul posed some interesting questions. 	 I te feitu tenei, ne faka‵sae aka ne Paulo ne fesili tāua.


How did the young woman respond? 	 Ne saga atu pefea tou fafine ki ei?


Additionally, do we discuss as a family how we can use our finances to support the worldwide work through our donations? 	 I tafa i ei, e mata, e sau‵tala tatou e pelā me se kāiga ki te auala e fakaaoga ei ‵tou tupe ke ‵lago atu ki te galuega i te lalolagi kātoa e auala i ‵tou meaalofa?


And how can we “let endurance complete its work”?—Jas. 1:4. 	 Kae e mafai pefea o talia ne tatou ‘ke fakakatoatoa ne te kufaki a tena galuega’ i ‵tou olaga?—Iako. 1:4.


(Matthew 5:28; James 1:14, 15) He who has learned to control his mind and feelings will find it easier to control his whole body. 	 (Mataio 5:28; Iakopo 1:14, 15) A te tino telā e faigofie ki a ia ke pule faka‵lei atu ki tena mafaufau mo ana lagonaga e faigofie foki ke pule faka‵lei atu ki ana manakoga katoa.


They are part of “all the things that were written aforetime . . . for our instruction.” 	 E aofia i ei a “mea katoa kolā ne tusi . . . ke akoako ei tatou.”


5, 6. (a) The apostles’ advocating the resurrection prompted what reaction? (b) As we express our hope in the resurrection, what is vital? 	 5, 6. (a) Ne a kilokiloga ne ‵sae aka ona ko te ‵lago mālō o te kau apositolo ki te akoakoga ko te toetu? (e) Se a te mea tāua māfai ko fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou fakamoemoega e uiga ki te toetuga?


Growing up, she struggled with loneliness and a feeling of emptiness. 	 I te taimi ne tupu aka ei a ia, ne faigata ki tou fafine a te nofo tokotasi mo lagonaga sē aoga.


Is that not the kind of God that you want to worship? 	 E mata, tenā eiloa te vaegā Atua e fia tapuaki koe ki ei?


Rather, like the first-century Christians, they preach the good news to everyone. 	 I lō te fai penā, e talai atu ne latou te tala ‵lei ki tino katoa, e pelā eiloa mo Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua.


He greeted some who are essentially unknown today—“my beloved Epaenetus” as well as “Tryphaena and Tryphosa, women who are working hard in the Lord.” 	 Ne fakatalofa atu a ia ki nisi kolā e se na loa ko iloa faka‵lei atu i aso nei—“taku fagasele ko Epaineto” e pelā foki a “Tufaina mo Tufosa, ko fāfine kolā e ga‵lue malosi i te Aliki.”


(Revelation 7:9; John 10:16) They have heeded God’s judgment messages and have become united with the anointed ones in preaching the lifesaving good news. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9; Ioane 10:16) Ko oti ne faka‵logo latou ki fekau o fakamasinoga a te Atua kae ko ‵kau fakatasi mo tino fakaekegina i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei telā e fakaola ei a tino.


(Genesis 24:1–36:43) 	 (Kenese 24:1–36:43)


It assures us that Jehovah appreciates the efforts of his faithful worshippers. 	 E fakatalitonu mai ki a tatou me e fakatāua ne Ieova a taumafaiga a ana tavini fakamaoni.


2 Within some 270 days, the original cell that was created within the mother as a result of her union with the father grows into a baby made up of trillions of cells. 	 2 I loto i se 270 o aso, e tupu aka ei te sela e tasi telā ne māfua mai i te fesokotakiga a te tamana mo te mātua, ke fai mo fai se pepe telā e faite ki te fia tiliona o sela.


What is this presence? 	 Se a te fakatasimaiga tenei?


The fruit Jesus mentioned includes both “the fruitage of the spirit” and “the fruit of lips” that Christians offer to God by means of the Kingdom-preaching work.—Heb. 13:15. 	 A fuataga kolā ne faipati a Iesu ki ei e aofia i ei a “fua o te agaga” mo te ‘‵viki faeloa ki te igoa o te Atua’ e auala i te faiga o te galuega talai.—Epelu 13:15.


His wife might well have initiated the conversation that prompted this little girl to speak up about her faith. 	 E sē taumate, ne kamata ne te avaga a Naamanu a te lā sautalaga mo te tamaliki fafine tenā kae ne fakamalosi aka ei ki a ia ke faipati atu e uiga ki ana talitonuga.


10 Imagine this: You are testifying in court against a global criminal organization. 	 10 Mafaufau ki te mea tenei: E tu atu koe i mua o te fono fakamasino o fai se molimau sē ‵lei e uiga ki se potukau solitulafono i te lalolagi.


This may be the result of such factors as loneliness, discouragement, feelings of unworthiness, disappointment in others, serious illness, or the death of a loved one. 	 Kāti e iku mai a mea konā ona ko te nofo tokotasi, loto vāivāi, lagonaga me se tāua, loto sē malie ki nisi tino, masaki malosi, io me ko te galo atu o se tino pele.


Finally, we will consider how “the peace of God” can help us to endure with full confidence in Jehovah. 	 Kae ko te ‵toe mea, ka mafau‵fau tatou ki te auala e mafai o fesoasoani mai “te filemu o te Atua” ke kufaki tatou mo te loto talitonu katoatoa ki a Ieova.


“THE Romans’ greatest . . . bequest to those who succeeded them [was] their law and their sense that life should be lived according to law.” (Dr. David J. Williams of the University of Melbourne, Australia) However valid that might be, there is a bequest or gift of far greater value. 	 “ATE meaalofa . . . sili a te kau Loma ki tino kolā ne manumalo i a latou [ko] olotou tulafono mo te lotou kilokiloga me i te olaga e ‵tau o ola e ‵tusa mo te tulafono.” (te tokita ko David J. Williams i te Iunivesiti o Melbourne, Ausetalia) Kae e tiga eiloa koi aoga te mea tenā, e isi se meaalofa telā e sili atu i te tāua.


(Gen. 1:28) Instead, he chose to overstep his God-ordained boundaries by eating the forbidden fruit. 	 (Kene. 1:28) I lō te fai penā, ne filifili ne ia ke kake atu mai luga o te tapulā telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua, mai te kai ki te fuaga telā ne fakatapu.


8 When two Christians marry in a way that is legal and recognized, that union is binding in God’s eyes. 	 8 Kafai e fakaipoipo se tokolua i se auala telā e talia ne te tulafono kae lauiloa, ko tena uiga ko oti ne tuku fakatasi laua i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


Judah’s King Jehoiakim has killed Urijah and has had the corpse of that prophet cast into the graveyard of the common people. 	 Ne tamate ne te tupu o Iuta ko Ieoiakimo a Ulia kae ne pei atu tena foitino ki te laukele e tanu ei a tino ma‵lalo.


Yet, how does God feel when his servants are unfaithful? 	 Kae, e pefea la a lagonaga o te Atua māfai ko se fakamaoni ana tino?


(Acts 17:26; Rom. 12:10a) We are encouraged to “welcome one another, just as the Christ also welcomed us, with glory to God in view.”—Rom. 15:7. 	 (Galuega 17:26; Loma 12:10a) E fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ‘ke talia te suā tino mo te suā tino, e pelā mo Keliso ne talia ne ia koutou mō te vikiga o te Atua.’—Loma 15:7.


But in all Christian households, there is a need for exhibiting mildness. 	 Kae e ‵tau mo tino katoa i kāiga Kelisiano o fakaasi atu te agamalū.


Paul received a special privilege as “an apostle to the nations.” 	 Ne maua ne Paulo se tauliaga fakapito e pelā me se “apositolo mō tino o fenua fakaa‵tea.”


The point is not that we develop the inclinations of humanitarians. 	 E se ko tena uiga ke fakaakoako fua tatou ki tino kolā e fia fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


6, 7. (a) Why is conviction in your beliefs important, and how can you develop it? (b) What questions can you ask yourself to strengthen your conviction? 	 6, 7. (a) Kaia e tāua ei ke fakamaoni aka ne koe ou talitonuga, kae e mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne koe? (e) Ne a fesili e mafai o ‵sili ifo ne koe ke fakamalosi aka ei tou loto talitonu?


“Because there are two bad things that my people have done,” he says.—Jeremiah 2:13. 	 “Me i toku fenua ko fai ne latou a agasala e lua,” ko ana muna.—Ielemia 2:13.


Hence, Jesus’ shed blood benefits two groups of people—first, those Christians whose hope is to rule with Jesus in heaven and second, those who look forward to everlasting life on a paradise earth. 	 Tela la, e lua vaegā tino e maua ne latou a mea aogā mai i te toto maligi o Iesu—muamua, ko Kelisiano kolā e fakamoemoe ke pule fakatasi mo Iesu i te lagi, kae ko te lua o vaega, ko latou kolā e fakamoemoe ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso.


What led to the cry: “Here is the bridegroom!” and what was it time for anointed Christians to do? 	 Se a te mea ne iku atu ki te kalaga: “Ko oko mai te tagata fatoa fakaipoipo!” kae ne a mea ne ‵tau o fai ne Kelisiano fakaekegina i te taimi tenā?


Jesus, however, had done more than read the account. 	 Ne uke atu a mea ne fai ne Iesu, i lō te faitau fua ki te tala tenā.


(Luke 11:13) Yes, let us pray for holy spirit, for it can produce in us the faith needed to do God’s will even under the most trying circumstances.—Ephesians 3:20. 	 (Luka 11:13) E tonu, ke ‵talo atu tatou mō te agaga tapu, me e mafai o fakamalosi aka i ei te loto talitonu telā e ‵tau o maua ne tatou ke fai te loto o te Atua mai lalo i tofotofoga faiga‵ta.—Efeso 3:20.


(Romans 6:6) Proverbs 4:14, 15 urges us: “Into the path of the wicked ones do not enter, and do not walk straight on into the way of the bad ones. 	 (Loma 6:6) E fakamalosi mai penei ki a tatou a te Faataoto 4:14, 15: “Sa fano ki koga e olo ki ei a tagata amio masei. Sa tautali ki faiga a tino amio masei. Sa fai eiloa ne koe!


I just cried, and I thanked Jehovah.” 	 Ne tagi fua au kae ne fakafetai atu ki a Ieova.”


Instead of allowing anxiety to overwhelm you, take what steps you can to deal with the situation and then confidently leave matters in Jehovah’s hands. 	 I lō te talia ne koe a te manavase ke pule ki luga i a koe, ke fai eiloa ne koe a taumafaiga e mafai o fai ne koe, kae tuku atu a mea katoa mo tou loto talitonu ki lima o Ieova.


They feel that if God exists and is almighty and loving, the evil and suffering in the world cannot be explained. 	 E mafau‵fau latou me kafai e ola tonu te Atua kae malosi katoatoa kae se Atua foki e alofa, e se malamalama latou i te pogai e ‵tupu ei a amioga ma‵sei mo logo‵maega.


In time, we might even become faithless apostate ridiculers. 	 Fakamuli loa, kāti ka fai eiloa tatou pelā me ne aposetate fakatauemu.


For a few weeks, they made a note of every meeting they attended. 	 I ne nāi vaiaso ne tusi ki lalo ne latou a fakatasiga katoa kolā ne ‵kau atu latou ki ei.


We should seek to be guided in our choice by Scriptural principles and good sense. 	 E ‵tau o fakavae ‵tou filifiliga ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu mo te mafaufau ‵lei.


15 How can parents ‘set things straight’ in a way that strengthens their children spiritually? 	 15 E mafai pefea ne mātua o ‘faka‵tonu aka a mea ‵se’ i se auala telā e fakamalosi atu ki olotou tama‵liki i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


We took refuge in the town of Schladming. 	 Ne olo atu matou o faka‵lafi i te fakai o Schladming.


(Gal. 6:16; Acts 3:21) Next, Ezekiel sees the bones come to life and become a large army. 	 (Kala. 6:16; Galu. 3:21) E se gata i ei, ne lavea ne Esekielu a ivi ko toe ola mai kae fai pelā me se kautau lasi.


[Credit Lines] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 25]


With personal experience as our teacher, could we ever have the same sentiments as the psalmist had toward “the law of Jehovah”?—Read Psalm 19:7. 	 Kae kafai a ‵tou poto totino ko ‵tou faiakoga, ka sē ‵pau a ‵tou lagonaga mo lagonaga o te faisalamo e uiga ki te “tulafono a te Aliki” ko Ieova.—Faitau te Salamo 19:7.


• How can you make the best use of your time as a single servant of Jehovah? 	 • E mafai pefea ne koe o fakaaoga faka‵lei tou taimi e pelā me se tavini nofo taka a Ieova?


7. What can help us to be positive when we approach people? 	 7 Ne aofia foki i akoakoga kolā ne fai atu ne Iesu ki ana soko a ‵tekemaiga mai kāiga.


(Jeremiah 17:10) Do not be quick to assume that you are too insignificant to be noticed by Jehovah’s all-seeing eyes! 	 (Ielemia 17:10) Ke se fakaiku fakavave aka ne koe me i a koe ko tō fatauva ke lavea ne Ieova!


He asked them what they thought about certain matters. 	 Ne fesili atu a ia e uiga ki te lotou kilokiloga ki nisi mea.


Despite his repeated request that they pray, they fell asleep three times in the garden of Gethsemane. 	 E tiga tena fakamolemole atu fakafia ke ‵talo latou, ne ‵to olotou moe fakatolu taimi i te fatoaga o Ketesemane.


Offer Sacrifices Clean and Undefiled 	 Ke Ofo Atu a Taulaga Kolā e ‵Ma Kae se Lai‵lai


Driven by selfish ambition, they become power hungry. 	 Ona ko te fia fai tofi ko kaima‵nako ei latou ki tulaga pule.


(Read 1 John 3:17, 18.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Ioane 3:17, 18.)


(Zech. 2:8) So when his enemies begin their global assault on his servants, Jehovah will respond. 	 (Sakalia 2:8) Tela la, kafai ko kamata o taua atu ana fili ki ana tavini i te lalolagi kātoa, ka saga atu eiloa a Ieova ki a latou.


3 What is the basic problem? 	 3 Se a te fakalavelave fakavae e uiga ki ei?


(Judges 4:1–5:31) Deborah encouraged Barak to act as Israel’s God-appointed leader, and he was one of Jehovah’s servants who through faith “routed the armies of foreigners.” 	 (Famasino 4:1–5:31) Ne fakamalosi atu a Tepola ki a Palako ke fai pelā me ko te takitaki o te kau Isalaelu telā ne filifili ne te Atua, kae ko ia se tokotasi o tavini a Ieova telā ne “fakatakavale ne latou a kautau a nisi fenua” ona ko tena fakatuanaki.


Well, Jehovah leads us in “the tracks of righteousness,” but those tracks do not lead to wealth or privilege in this world. 	 E tonu, e takitaki ne Ieova tatou i te “ala tonu” kae e se iku atu a auala konā ki te maukoloa io me ko te tulaga takutakua i te lalolagi tenei.


Are we “ready to forgive,” or are we sometimes inclined to hold a grudge? 	 E mata, e maua ne tatou a te “loto fakamagalo,” io me e ita fakamoemoe tatou i nisi taimi?


But Luke made his greatest contribution as an evangelizer and a Bible writer. 	 Kae ne fai eiloa ne Luka te ‵toe mea ‵lei e pelā me se tino talai mo se tino foki ne tusi ne ia te Tusi Tapu.


What was an outstanding quality of Jesus, and how can reflecting on it affect us? 	 Se a te ‵toe uiga sili o Iesu, kae e pokotia pefea tatou i ei?


(Romans 3:24-26) Another translation of Romans 3:25 reads: “This showed that God always does what is right and fair.” 	 (Loma 3:24-26) E faitau penei te suā ‵fuliga o te Loma 3:25: “E fakaasi mai i ei me e fai faeloa ne Ieova a te mea tonu kae paleni ‵lei.”


(John 8:44) Their loyalty to God calls to mind Isaiah’s words concerning repentant Israelites: “O Jehovah, you are our Father. 	 (Ioa. 8:44) A te a‵lofa fakamaoni ki te Atua e fakamasaua mai i ei a pati a Isaia e uiga ki tino Isalaelu loto sala‵mo: “E Ieova, a ko koe ko te motou Tamana.


However, there is something else you can do. 	 Kae e isi aka foki se isi mea koi ‵tau o fai ne koe.


Then an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: “Do not be afraid to take Mary your wife home, for that which has been begotten in her is by holy spirit. 	 Kae ne fakasae atu se agelu ki a Iosefa i se moemiti, kae fai atu: “Sa mataku o fai Malia mo fai tau avaga, i te mea ko faitama i te Agaga Tapu.


“Some began to believe the things said; others would not believe,” notes verse 24. 	 E fai mai penei te fuaiupu e 24: “Ne kamata o tali‵tonu a nisi tino ki ana pati kae ko nisi tino ne seki tali‵tonu.”


(Verse 19) The people felt sorry because they had sinned. 	 (Fuaiupu e 19) Ne lagona ne tino a te salamō me i a latou ne agasala.


Truly, “God is not partial, but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” 	 Se mea tonu “me i te Atua e se fakailoga tino, kae ko te tino mai so se fenua telā e mataku ki a ia kae fai mea tonu e talia eiloa ne ia.”


7 What is it that apostates want? 	 7 Ne a mea e ma‵nako ki ei te kau aposetate?


Consider Alfredo, who began full-time service when he was 11 years old. 	 Ke mafaufau ki a Alfredo telā ne kamata o galue tumau i te taviniga i te taimi ko 11 ei ana tausaga.


So let us consider the following questions: How does Jehovah view strangers? 	 Tela la, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki manatu konei: E pefea te kilokiloga a Ieova ki tino ‵fou?


They receive “the spirit” as ones “waiting for adoption as sons, the release from [their fleshly] bodies.” 	 E maua ne latou te “te agaga” e pelā mo tino kolā ‘koi fakatali‵tali ke fai latou mo tama puke, ko te fakasaolotoga mai i olotou foitino faka-te-foitino.’


14. (a) What promise did Jesus give the congregation in Philadelphia? (b) How can we keep from falling during “the hour of test”? 14 Jesus gave Christians in ancient Philadelphia this promise: “Because you kept the word about my endurance, I will also keep you from the hour of test, which is to come upon the whole inhabited earth.” 	 14 Ne tuku atu ne Keliso ki Kelisiano i Filatelafia a te folafolaga tenei: “Ona ko koutou ne faka‵logo ki taku fakatonuga ke loto kufaki koutou, ka tausi faka‵lei foki ne au a koe i taimi o puapuagā kolā ka oko mai ki te lalolagi o tofotofo a tino katoa i te lalolagi.”


April 1, 2012 	 Apelila 1, 2012


• In what ways can we show that we trust in God during these critical times? [Pictures on page 9] 	 • Ne a auala e mafai o fakaasi atu me e fakalago‵lago tatou ki te Atua i aso faiga‵ta konei?


How are anointed Christians rewarded for their faith in Jehovah’s prophetic word? 	 E taui atu pefea ki Kelisiano fakaekegina ona ko te lotou fakatuanaki ki te muna fakapelofeta a Ieova?


God’s Word entreats us to put up “with one another in love,” to “become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another,” and to be hospitable. 	 E fakamolemole mai te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou ke “fakatau a‵lofa kae fakatau atafai; ke fakatau fakamagalo foki koutou,” kae ke uiga talimalo foki.


Jehovah has given mankind a very precious gift—the gift of free will. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova se meaalofa tāua ‵ki—ko te saolotoga ke fai a filifiliga.


Or as an elder, how do you feel when a fellow worshipper thanks you for Scriptural counsel that helped him or her through a difficult time? 	 Io me e pelā me se toeaina, e pefea ou lagonaga māfai e fakafetai atu se taina io me se tuagane ki a koe mō pati fakatonutonu ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia i se taimi faigata?


8, 9. (a) How do we know that our immediate physical protection is not guaranteed? (b) What must we realistically acknowledge? 	 8, 9. (a) E iloa pefea ne tatou me e se mafai o puipui faeloa tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino? (e) Se a te mea telā e ‵tau o masaua faeloa ne tatou?


6 Even so, Jehovah is not quick to give up on us. 	 6 Kae tiga loa te feitu tenā, e se mafai o ‵fiu vave a Ieova i a tatou.


It may seem a small thing, but to the mother and father, it is a milestone, a moment full of promise for the future. 	 Kāti e se tāua malosi te mea tenā, kae se lasaga tāua ‵ki eiloa ki te mātua mo te tamana me ka uke ‵ki a mea e ‵kilo atu a laua ki ei mō aso mai mua.


Do popular concepts of Armageddon match what the Bible teaches? 	 E mata, e fetaui ‵lei a mea kolā e iloa ne tino e uiga ki Amaketo mo mea kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu?


So what did Jennifer do? 	 Kae se a te mea ne fai ne Tienifa?


What do you think is meant by those words, “tomorrow will look after itself”? 	 Se a tau faka‵tau ki uiga o pati konei, “me manavase eiloa te aso a taeao ki ana mea”?