For the first time in years, he seemed happy. 	 Mai te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fatoa lavea atu eiloa mō te taimi muamua me ne foliga fiafia mai a ia.


(Zeph. 3:9) How grateful we are to have the privilege of worshipping Jehovah in unity! 	 (Sefa. 3:9, NW)[8] Ko oko eiloa i te ‵tou loto fakafetai ke maua ne tatou a te tauliaga ke ‵kau fakatasi o tapuaki ki a Ieova!


Many people choose to act unfairly, not following God’s example of justice. 	 E fakaiku aka ne tino e tokouke ke fai ne latou a faifaiga fapito, kae e se tau‵tali ki te fakaakoakoga a te Atua e uiga ki te fai mea tonu.


JEHOVAH REQUIRES EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION 	 E MANAKO A IEOVA KE TAPUAKI KATOATOA ATU


6 Centuries later, the apostle Paul wrote that Christian overseers were to be ‘God’s stewards.’ 	 6 I te fia o senitenali fakamuli ifo, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo me e ‵tau o fai a ovasia Kelisiano e pelā me ne ‘situati a te Atua.’


But he has found help in prayer. 	 Kae ne lasi eiloa te fesoasoani o ‵talo.


Today, God similarly shows mercy to those who repent and search for him by taking in accurate knowledge of his Word and then doing his will. 	 I aso nei, e alofa fakamagalo foki a te Atua ki tino kolā e sala‵mo kae ‵sala atu ki a ia mai te talia ne latou te iloaga tonu mai tena Muna mo te faiga o tena loto.


After having prayed three times for relief from “a thorn in the flesh,” he received Jehovah’s reply: “My undeserved kindness is sufficient for you; for my power is being made perfect in weakness.” 	 I te otiga o ana ‵talo e tolu ke tapale keatea te “kini” mai i a ia, ne maua ei ne ia te tali a Ieova: “A toku alofa tauanoa ko lava ‵lei eiloa mo koe, me i toku mana e sili atu i tou vaivai.”


23 May our manner of living show that we respect and appreciate the sovereignty of God in every facet of our life. 	 23 Ke na fakaasi atu ne te auala e ola ei tatou me e āva kae amanaia foki tatou ki te pulega sili a te Atua i vaega katoa o ‵tou olaga.


“In my most difficult times,” she says, “I would just call on God’s name and break down in tears. 	 “I toe taimi faiga‵ta eiloa,” ne fai mai tou fafine, “ne kalaga atu fua au ki te igoa o te Atua kae ‵sali ifo oku loimata.


(Isaiah 43:10-12) As we carry out our commission as God’s ministers, we may well feel like a Christian woman in her 90’s who said this about her long life of service to God: “Through it all I thank Jehovah for putting up with me all these years, and I pray fervently that he will be my loving Father forever.” 	 (Isaia 43:10-12) Kafai e tumau tatou i te faiga o ‵tou galuega pelā me ne faifeau a te Atua, e mafai o ‵pau ‵tou lagonaga mo lagonaga o se fafine Kelisiano ko 90 tupu ana tausaga telā ne fai mai penei e uiga ki tena taviniga tumau ki te Atua: “E fakafetai au ki a Ieova me ne talia ne ia au faitalia oku vāivāiga i tausaga katoa konei, kae e ‵talo faeloa au ko te mea ke fai faeloa a ia mo fai toku Tamana alofa ki te se-gata-mai.”


15 The other sheep are happy and grateful to serve Jehovah under the oversight of the slave class and its Governing Body. 	 15 E fia‵fia eiloa a nisi mamoe ke tavini atu latou ki a Ieova mai lalo i te takitakiga a te tavini mo tena Potukau Pule.


Others have died under tragic circumstances. 	 Ne ‵mate atu nisi tino ona ko fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.


They remained there until Herod died. 	 Ne ‵nofo eiloa latou i konā ke oko ki te taimi ne mate ei a Helota.


13 Humans are by nature interested in themselves. 	 13 Te uiga masani o tino ko te saga atu eiloa o te tino ki a ia eiloa.


Besides helping to gather the full complement of anointed ones, they have helped millions of “other sheep” to show willing submission to Jesus Christ.—John 10:16; Revelation 7:4. 	 I tafa o te fakamaopoopomaiga o te aofaki kātoa o tino fakaekegina, ne fesoasoani atu latou ki te fia miliona o ‘nisi mamoe’ ke faka‵logo ki a Iesu Keliso.—Ioane 10:16; Fakaasiga 7:4.


Jehovah’s Witnesses in your community will be happy to assist you. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa a Molimau a Ieova i tou fa‵kai ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


26 A New Member of the Governing Body 	 26 Se Sui Fou o te Potukau Pule


13 Other difficulties that many have to contend with are advancing age and poor health, which may limit what they can reasonably do in the preaching work. 	 13 A nisi fakalavelave kolā e fakafesagai atu ki ei a nisi tino e tokouke ko te tulaga matua mo masaki, kolā e mafai o fakafoliki aka i ei a olotou mea e fai i te galuega talai.


17 Of course, besides sharing in the important disciple-making work, we as Christians also share in the joy of giving in other ways. 	 17 E tonu, i tafa o te ‵kau atu ki te galuega tāua ko te faiga o soko, e ‵kau atu foki tatou e pelā me ne Kelisiano ki te fiafia i te tukuatuga o mea i nisi auala aka.


Yet, that does not negate the parents’ responsibility. 	 Kae e se fakagata ei a te tiute o mātua.


When David’s messengers asked for some food, however, Nabal “screamed rebukes at them” and sent them away empty-handed. 	 Kae i te taimi ne fakamolemole atu ei a Tavita ki ne meakai mai i a Napalu “ne tali se ‵lei a ia ki a latou” kae tuli ne ia ke olo e aunoa mo se mea ne tuku atu.


(Matthew 24:36) But there is a difference between indulging in speculation, which the Bible does not encourage, and keeping in expectation of the end, which it does encourage. 	 (Mataio 24:36) Kae e kese ‵ki te amioga ko te tuku taumate telā e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me e se ‵tau o fai i lō te olioli ke na oko mai te gataga, telā e fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau o fai.


Could you too learn a foreign language and help other people learn about Jehovah? 	 E mata, e mafai foki o tauloto ne koe se ‵gana fakaa‵tea kae fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne nisi tino a Ieova?


Why should we love those whom Jehovah loves? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o a‵lofa tatou ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki ei a Ieova?


One of her clients was Martha, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 E tokotasi mai i tino kolā ne tausi ne ia, ko Maleta, se Molimau a Ieova.


“Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness.”—EXODUS 34:6. 	 “Te Aliki [ko Ieova], ko te Atua tela e fonu i te alofa mo te kaimalie, e tuai o ita kae lasi tena alofa mo tena fakamaoni.—ESOTO 34:6.


What role have angels played since then? 	 Ne a la tiute ne fai ne agelu talu mai te taimi tenā?


Based on what is recorded in the Gospel accounts, a number of scholars have acknowledged Jesus’ view of women as nothing short of revolutionary. 	 E fakavae mai luga i mea ne tusi ki loto i tusi Evagelia, ko oti ne talia ne te fia o tino a‵koga a te kilokiloga a Iesu e uiga ki fāfine e pelā me ne ‵kese ‵ki eiloa mo te auala ne ‵kilo atu ei ki fāfine i te taimi ne tusi ei a tusi Evagelia.


Normally, each woman would need a separate oven for all the baking she had to do. 	 E masani eiloa o tofu a fāfine mo olotou ogaumu mō tao olotou falaoa.


My thrilling years of Bethel service included caring for speaking and teaching assignments all over the United States. 	 Ne aofia i tausaga fakafiafia ne galue ei au i te Peteli ko te tausi atu ki tofiga fai‵pati kae akoako i te Iunaite Sitete kātoa.


3 In Luke chapter 18, we find Jesus’ illustration regarding a widow and a judge. 	 3 I te Luka mataupu e 18, e maua ne tatou i ei te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki se fafine ko mate tena avaga mo se famasino.


“For me, verse-by-verse discussions of a Bible book are a real tonic.”—Daniel, baptized 1946. 	 “A te sau‵tala ki fuaiupu o se tusi i te Tusi Tapu, ko te ‵toe mea gali eiloa ki a au.”—Ko pati a Tanielu telā ne papatiso i te 1946.


The Bible answers in these words: “You, whose name is Jehovah, you alone are the Most High over all the earth.” 	 E tali mai te Tusi Tapu i pati konei: “Ko te mea ke iloa ne latou i a koe ko Ieova, ko te pule tafasili i te lalolagi kātoa.”


The remedy? 	 Se a te faka‵leiga?


7 “The builders,” the Jewish leaders, rejected the Messiah. 	 7 A “tufuga fai fale,” kolā ko takitaki Iutaia, ne ‵teke atu ki te Mesia.


In Bible times, conventioners had to make sacrifices to attend. 	 I taimi o te Tusi Tapu, e fai ne tino kolā e olo ki fono a taumafaiga ke ‵kau ki ei.


A Righteous Man Nearly Stumbles 	 E maua pefea ne tatou a fakamanuiaga a Ieova i aso nei māfai e tavini atu tatou ki a ia?


Almost all Bibles and Bible commentaries in public and private libraries were destroyed, and for the next 200 years, no Catholic would translate a Bible into Italian. 	 (Teutelonome 17:18-20) Kae i te taimi koi fakafou ei te faletapu, ne maua i ei a “te tusi o te Tulafono” telā kāti ne tusi eiloa ne Mose. Kāti a te tusi tenei ko te ‵kopi muamua eiloa, telā ne fakaoti i se 800 tausaga mai mua atu i ei.


What was accomplished in the past service year? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne fakataunu i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko teka?


(Revelation 7:1-10, 14-17) The antitypical Festival of Booths will reach its climax after the end of the Thousand Year Reign of Christ when they along with faithful resurrected ones are granted everlasting life.—Revelation 20:5. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:1-10, 14-17) Ka oko atu eiloa te mea telā ne fakaata mai ne te Fakamanatuga o Fale Fakamalumalu ki tena fakaotiga fakafiafia mai tua o te Pulega a Keliso i te Afe Tausaga, māfai ko maua ne latou fakatasi mo tino fakamaoni kolā ka toe faka‵tu aka, a te ola se-gata-mai.—Fakaasiga 20:5.


Let us consider some aspects of our spiritual prosperity and see what they mean to us personally. 	 Ke mafaufau nei tatou ki nisi vaega o ‵tou maumea faka-te-agaga mo te uiga o mea konā ki a tatou taki tokotasi.


Did Jews or proselytes who were present at Pentecost 33 C.E. return to Rome as Christians? 	 E mata, ne ‵foki atu a tino Iutaia io me ko tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea kolā ne ‵nofo i Ielusalema i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. ki Loma e pelā me ne Kelisiano?


She barraged them with questions about the celebrating of holidays and listened closely as they reasoned with her from the Scriptures. 	 Ne fai ana fesili kae kinau atu foki e uiga ki aso fakamanatu kae ne fakalogologo faka‵lei a ia ki olotou fakamatalaga kolā e fai atu mai te Tusi Tapu.


As noted earlier, “there is going to be a resurrection of . . . the righteous.” 	 E pelā mo te mea ne sae aka muamua, “i tino ‵lei mo tino sē ‵lei, ka faka‵tu mai katoa mai te mate.”


She paused, then said with a grin that when she was a prostitute, several [religious] ministers were among her regulars. 	 Ne mānava malie aka tou fafine, kae fai atu mo te fakamisikata me i te taimi koi fai ei a ia mo fai se fafine talitāgata, ne aofia faeloa a faifeau o [lotu] e tokouke i ana tino ‵togi.


“[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more.”—REV. 	 “Ka se toe iai ne loimata i olotou mata.


Parental training or past experiences may contribute to the situation. 	 Kāti ko te auala ne puti aka ei ne olotou mātua io me ko mea ne ‵tupu ki a latou i aso ko ‵teka.


Consequently, we need faith and courage to endure in our work of preaching the good news with boldness.—Read 2 Peter 1:5-8. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou a te fakatuanaki mo te loto malosi ke kufaki i te faiga o te ‵tou galuega ko te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei mo te loto toa.—Faitau te 2 Petelu 1:5-8.


Then he said, “For 15 years I was in another prison, where I read some of your literature.” 	 Tenā, ne fai mai ei tou tagata, “Ne nofo atu au i te suā falepuipui mō se 15 tausaga, kae ne faitau ne au a nisi tusi a koutou.”


The angel explains that the woman in the container is “Wickedness.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te agelu me i te fafine i loto i te kete ko te “Agasala.”


12 In Satan’s arsenal is another powerful weapon—“the spirit of the world,” that is, its dominant inclination or motivation, which is in direct opposition to God’s holy spirit. 	 12 E aofia i meatau a Satani se isi meatau malosi—ko “te agaga o te lalolagi,” telā ko ana manakoga io me ko fakamalosiga faka‵se tino, kolā e ‵teke tonu atu ki te agaga tapu o te Atua.


Even if they have to spend long hours in secular work in order to care for Scriptural responsibilities, they never allow the need to earn money to blind them to the more important spiritual matters.—Ecclesiastes 7:12. 	 Kafai foki loa e ‵tau o fakamāumau ne latou a taimi e uke i galuega ‵togi i te fakataunuga o olotou tiute faka-Kelisiano, e se talia lele ne latou te manakoga ke maua a tupe ke faka‵kivi ei olotou mata ki mea faka-te-agaga kolā e tāua atu.—Failauga 7:12.


Moreover, love for God and for truth is not inherited. 	 E se gata i ei, ne seki fa‵nau mai foki mo te alofa ki te Atua mo te munatonu.


16 Zephaniah’s prophecy again focuses on Judah and Jerusalem. Says Zephaniah 3:1, 2: “Woe to her that is rebelling and polluting herself, the oppressive city! 	 E fai mai penei a te Sefanaia 3:1, 2: “Ielusalema ko malaia, te fa‵kai amio masei kae se fakalogo, kae fakapologa foki ne ia ona tino.


Moreover, the man in need was a stranger to the Samaritan. 	 E se gata i ei, a te tino telā ne pakia e se masani lele eiloa mo te tino Samalia.


(John 17:3) Jehovah’s Witnesses will be happy to help you gain that knowledge so that you too can join the millions standing firm on the victorious side. 	 (Ioane 17:3) Ka fia‵fia malosi eiloa a Molimau a Ieova ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke maua te iloaga tenā ko te mea ke mafai foki o kau atu koe ki te fia miliona o tino kolā e tu ‵mautakitaki i te ‵kau atu ki te tino telā e manumalo.


13 We can learn much about faith and courage by considering the example set by another pre-Christian witness—Enoch. 	 13 E uke a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki te fakatuanaki mo te loto toa mai te mafau‵fau ki te fakaakoakoga a se molimau mai mua atu o te kau Kelisiano—ko Enoka.


(Hebrews 6:10) Nor is Jehovah unjust. 	 (Epelu 6:10) E amiotonu foki a Ieova.


12 Submission in the face of ridicule and abuse may be viewed as evidence of weakness. 	 12 Kāti e mafai o ‵kilo atu ki te fakalogo faitalia a fakatauemuga mo pati ma‵sei e pelā me se fakamaoniga o te ‵seva.


Gideon’s discretion and caution should not be misinterpreted as a sign of cowardice. 	 E se ‵tau o fakauiga ‵se me i te fakautauta mo te fakaeteete o Kitiona se fakamaoniga me i a ia se tino mata mataku.


(Psalm 34:8; 1 John 5:14, 15) We can be certain that the faith of Joshua and Caleb deepened as they tasted God’s goodness. 	 (Salamo 34:8, NW; 1 Ioane 5:14, 15) E mafai o tali‵tonu tatou me ne gasolo eiloa o ‵poko te fakatuanaki o Iosua mo Kalepo i te taimi ne tami ei laua ki te aga‵lei o te Atua.


(Revelation 7:9-14; Psalm 94:14; 2 Peter 2:9) We have every reason to maintain the confidence we had at first firm right down to the end. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9-14; Salamo 94:14; 2 Petelu 2:9) E maua ne tatou a pogai katoa ke tumau i te tali‵tonu telā ne maua ne tatou mai i te kamataga ke oko eiloa ki te fakaotiga.


God’s willingness to hear our petitions should move us to seek his approval. 	 E ‵tau o fakamalosi mai a te loto fiafia o te Atua o fakalogologo ki ‵tou fakatagi ke ‵sala atu ki tena taliaga.


I prayed to Jehovah: “I cannot stay in a cell for five years. I don’t know what to do.” 	 Ne ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova, penei: “E se fia nofo atu au i te falepuipui mō se lima tausaga, kae seiloa ne au me se a taku mea ka fai.”


Follow the admonition of the apostle Paul: “Quit being fashioned after this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 	 Tautali atu ki polopolokiga a te apositolo ko Paulo penei: “Ke se amio fakatasi koutou mo te lalolagi nei, ka ke ‵fuli koutou i te fakafouga otou mafaufau, ko te mea ke fakatalitonu ne koutou me se a te loto o te Atua, te mea ‵lei, te mea e logomalie mo te gali.”


How Chapters and Verses Are Designated 	 Te Fakatokaga o Mataupu mo Fuaiupu


Apparently, Eli also slept somewhere in the courtyard. 	 Kāti ne moe foki a Eli i se isi koga i te titi o te faleie tapu.


Instead, they weigh their options and examine Bible principles before making a decision. 	 I lo te fai penā, e fuafua faka‵lei aka eiloa ne latou olotou filifiliga kae suke‵suke ki fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu a koi tuai o fai ne latou se fakaikuga.


All the older individuals [pine trees] in the White Mountains are found near 10,000 feet [3,000 m] in a dry, rocky wilderness.” 	 E lavea atu me e ola a lakau [ko te paina] kolā ko leva kite maluga ko te 10,000 futu i koga lavaki kae fatufatua i Mauga ‵Kena.”


How can you prepare to earn a living? 	 E mafai pefea o fai au palani ke maua se galuega e tausi ei a koe?


If we are living away from home, our relatives likely still have deep concern for our well-being and may feel compelled to continue to involve themselves in important decisions we face. 	 Kafai ko tiakina ne tatou a te fale, e manava‵se eiloa ‵tou kāiga mō te ‵lei o tatou kae ma‵nako ke tumau te aofia o latou filifiliga tāua kolā e fai ne tatou.


Jehovah created Adam and Eve with the ability to have perfect children. 	 Ne faite ne Ieova a Atamu mo Eva mo te atamai ke mafai o maua ne la tama‵liki ‵lei katoatoa.


Although it has no commander, officer or ruler, it prepares its food even in the summer; it has gathered its food supplies even in the harvest.” 	 E seai se takitaki, io me se pule o latou, kae e fakaputu olotou meakai i te ‵tau ‵vela, o fakatoka mō te ‵tau ‵moko.”


Jim, now aged 21, faced a similar situation. 	 A Jim, telā ko 21 nei ana tausaga ne fakafesagai atu foki ki se tulaga tai ‵pau penā.


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The Israelite judges were not authorized to do this. 	 Ne seki talia ke fai ne famasino Isalaelu a te mea tenei.


For example, ancient Israel’s turning to idolatry made it difficult even for the faithful Israelites of later times to adhere to the course of righteousness.—Exodus 20:5. 	 E pelā mo te ‵fuliatuga o tino Isalaelu o ifo ki tupua ne fai i ei ke faigata ki tino Isalaelu fakamaoni i kautama fakamuli ke tau‵tali atu i auala o te amiotonu.—Esoto 20:5.


(Colossians 4:12) How can we personally achieve that? 	 (Kolose 4:12) E mafai pefea ne tatou o fai penā?


(Acts 1:6) The apostles were eager to know when Jesus would establish his Kingdom. 	 (Galuega 1:6) Ne fia iloa malosi ne apositolo me ko te taimi fea ka fakatu aka ei ne Iesu tena Malo.


Of course, if parents have no natural affection for their children, it might be difficult for those children to obey from the heart. 	 E tonu, kafai e seai se alofa masani o mātua ki olotou tama‵liki, e mafai o faigata ki tama‵liki ke faka‵logo mo olotou loto kātoa.


Why did God provide the gift of marriage? 	 Kaia ne tuku mai ei ne te Atua a te meaalofa ko te fakaipoipoga?


Kristian and Frank thus help fulfill one facet of Jesus’ sign—the preaching of the good news of the Kingdom.—Matthew 24:14. 	 E fakataunu ne Kristian mo Frank a te vaega e tasi tenei o te fakailoga a Iesu—ko te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo.—Mataio 24:14.


God viewed their action as dishonoring Jehovah himself. 	 Ne pefea te kilokiloga a Ieova ki manatu konā o Kola mo tino kolā ne ‵kau atu ki a ia?


“Loose him and let him go,” says Jesus.—John 11:41-44. 	 Muna a Iesu: “Talatala ake ona saisaiga, kae tuku atu ke fano.”—Ioane 11:41-44.


The world in general does not anticipate this coming destruction of false religion. 	 E se iloa ne te tokoukega o tino o te lalolagi a te fakaseaiga o lotu ‵se telā ko pili mai.


Those works attracted the crowds, but Jesus did not come to earth merely to do a social work. 	 Ne ua‵lolo atu a tino ki a ia ona ko galuega konā, kae e se tenā loa te galuega ne vau ki ei a Iesu o fai i te lalolagi nei.


Indeed, first-century Christians became known for their unbreakable devotion to God and to one another. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne lauiloa a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ona ko te ‵mautakitaki o te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua mo te lotou va ‵pili.


SHOULD YOU BE AFRAID TO APPROACH GOD? 	 E ‵TAU KOE O MATAKU MA ‵TALO ATU KI TE ATUA?


“Happy are those hearing the word of God and keeping it,” said Jesus.—Luke 11:28. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “E sili atu te manuia o tino kolā e faka‵logo ki te muna a te Atua, kae tausi ki ei.”—Luka 11:28.


Enjoy Jehovah’s creation. 	 Ke fiafia ki mea ne faite ne Ieova.


When should we pray for holy spirit? 	 Ko te taimi fea e ‵tau ei o ‵talo atu tatou mō te agaga tapu?


(Matthew 6:19-21, 31-33) Diligent Bible study, regular participation in Christian meetings, and zealous Kingdom-preaching activity will help us to maintain our love for Jehovah, for his Son, and for the Scriptures. 	 (Mataio 6:19-21, 31-33) A te sukesuke mo te fakamaoni ki te Tusi Tapu, te ‵kauatuga ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, mo te ‵kau atu mo te loto finafinau ki te talaiga o te Malo ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke tumau i te ‵tou alofa ki a Ieova, tena Tama, mo te Tusi Tapu.


Explaining the implications of this, one professor wrote: “A universe that eternally existed is much more congenial to an atheistic or agnostic [view]. 	 I te fakamatalamaiga o te uiga o te mea tenei, ne tusi mai se polofesa e tokotasi: “E sili atu i te taliagofie ne tino kolā e se tali‵tonu e uiga ki te Atua io me ko tino kolā e tali‵tonu me e isi se Atua me ka tumau eiloa ki te se-gata-mai a te lagi mo te lalolagi.


As shown by the following Scriptural example, that key allows those at odds with each other to begin applying Bible principles. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i se fakaakoakoga i te Tusi Tapu, e fai ne te kī tenā ke mafai ne lāua kolā ne kinau o kamata o fakagalue aka a akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


I ENTERED this world the seventh of eight children born to hardworking parents in Karítsa, a small village in Greece. 	 NE OKO mai au ki te lalolagi tenei e pelā me ko te tokofitu o tamaliki e tokovalu a mātua ga‵lue malosi i Karítsa, se tamā fakai i Eleni.


He equips us with what we need to endure trials and to safeguard our relationship with him. 	 E tuku mai ne ia a mea kolā e manakogina ke kufaki i tofotofoga kae ke puipui foki i ei te ‵tou va fealofani mo ia.


The new covenant makes possible a special kind of relationship with Jehovah God. 	 E tuku mai i te feagaiga fou tenā se fesokotakiga fakapito mo Ieova te Atua.


By means of “good instruction,” mature Christians can help new ones to make spiritual progress.—Prov. 4:2. 	 E auala i “fakatonuga ‵lei,” e mafai o fesoasoani atu a Kelisiano ma‵tua ‵lei ki tino ‵fou ke ga‵solo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—Faata. 4:2.


Why Put Jehovah’s Service First? 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Fakamuamua a te Taviniga ki a Ieova?


(Ecclesiastes 7:8) Haughtiness, or pride, is a serious personality defect, and the Bible proverb says: “Everyone that is proud in heart is something detestable to Jehovah.” 	 (Failauga 7:8) A te fakamatamata, io me ko te fia maluga, se uiga masei, kae e fai mai penei te tugāpati i te Tusi Tapu: “A te Aliki e takalialia i tino fakamatamata; ka fakasala eiloa ne ia latou.”


Could you have real confidence that it truly conveyed the wishes of your friend? 	 E mata, ka talitonu katoatoa koe me e fakaasi mai i ei a te togi o tou taugasoa?


We will be richly rewarded for thus paying “more than the usual attention” to God’s Word. 	 Ka maua eiloa ne tatou a te taui lasi mai te ‘puke ‵mautakitaki’ ki te Muna a te Atua.


(Daniel 6:16, 20) What good spiritual habits did Daniel have? 	 (Tanielu 6:16, 20) Ne a faifaiga masani i te feitu faka-te-agaga ne maua ne Tanielu?


(Jude 3) Although he had other urgent issues to address, at the conclusion of his short letter, he referred to the wonderful hope shared by anointed Christians, writing: “Now to the one who is able to guard you from stumbling and to set you unblemished in the sight of his glory with great joy, to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, might and authority for all past eternity and now and into all eternity.”—Jude 24, 25. 	 (Iuta 3) E tiga eiloa e isi aka ne nisi mataupu tāua e manakogina ke faipati a ia ki ei, i te fakaotiga o tena tusi toetoe, ne fakasino atu eiloa a ia ki te fakamoemoega fakaofoofogia telā e maua ne Kelisiano fakaekegina, penei: “Kae nei la, ki te tino telā e mafai o puipui ne ia ke mo a koutou e ‵siga kae fai ne ia koutou ke tumau i te sē lai‵lai i mua o tena ‵malu mo te fiafia lasi, ke i luga i te Atua fua e tokotasi te ‵tou Fakaola e auala i a Iesu Keliso te ‵tou Aliki, te ‵malu, te malosi mo te pule mai te se-gata-mai ke oko atu eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.”—Iuta 24, 25.


Its title, “Where Are the Dead?,” appealed to him. 	 Ne fiafia malosi a ia ki tena matua, “Ko Fea Nei a Tino ‵Mate?”


Jesus then told the two: “Report to John what you saw and heard: the blind are receiving sight, the lame are walking, the lepers are being cleansed and the deaf are hearing, the dead are being raised up, the poor are being told the good news.” 	 Kae ne fai atu a Iesu ki a lāua: “‵Foki kae tala atu ki a Ioane a mea ko oti ne lavea ne koulua, mo mea foki ko oti ne lagona ne koulua; a tino ‵kivi ko ‵pula olotou mata, a tino ‵pili ko mafai o sasale, a lepela ko ‵lei olotou masaki, a tino ‵tuli ko ‵logo olotou taliga, a tino ‵mate ko toe ola, mo te Tala ‵Lei ko folafola atu ki tino ma‵tiva.”


JEHOVAH wants us to enjoy the best way of life. 	 E MANAKO a Ieova ke maua ne tatou te ‵toe olaga ‵lei.


He says: “It was as if I knew nothing. 	 Ne fai mai: “E pelā eiloa me seai eiloa se mea e iloa ne au.


Improve Your Fluency in Speaking the Pure Language by 	 Ke Momea Aka te ‵Lei o Tau Faipati ki te ‵Gana ‵Ma Mai te


Speaking through Isaiah, Jehovah said: “All your sons will be persons taught by Jehovah, and the peace of your sons will be abundant.” 	 Ne faipati mai a Ieova e auala i a Isaia, penei: “Ko au [Ieova] eiloa ka akoako ne au ou tino, kae tuku atu ki a latou te maumea mo te filemu.”


“You offspring of vipers, who has intimated to you to flee from the coming wrath?”—MATT. 	 “A koutou ne tama a gata ma‵sei.


But time would clearly show that what God was here prohibiting was the consuming of blood to sustain life. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo ne manino mai i ei me i te mea telā ne fakatapu ne te Atua ko te fakaaogāga o te toto ke fakatumau i ei te ola.


Following this are sections on Jesus’ activities as a teacher and as a preacher of the good news and on some of the ways that his great love was manifested. 	 E ‵soko atu ki ei ko vaega kolā e faipati ki galuega a Iesu e pelā me se faiakoga, se tino talai o te tala ‵lei mo nisi auala kolā ne lavea atu ei te lasi o tena alofa.


He published his research in a book entitled Le Testimonium Flavianum—Examen historique considérations historiographiques (The Testimonium Flavianum—A Historical Study With Historical Considerations). 	 Ne ‵lomi ne tou tagata ana mea kolā ne sukesuke ki ei i se tusi e fakaulutala penei Le Testimonium Flavianum—Examen historique considérations historiographiques (Te Testimonium Flavianum—Se Sukesukega mo Mafaufauga ki Tala Fakasolopito).


(Matthew 25:14, 15) The man in the parable is Jesus himself, who “went abroad” when he ascended to heaven in the year 33 C.E. But before his ascension, Jesus committed “his belongings” to his faithful disciples. 	 Oti, fano ei tena malaga.” (Mataio 25:14, 15) A te tagata i te tala fakatusa telā ne “fano tena malaga” ko Iesu i te taimi ne fanaka ei a ia ki te lagi i te 33 T.A. Kae koi tuai o fanaka a ia, ne tuku ne ia “ana mea” ki ana soko fakamaoni.


Indeed, even young ones who get baptized do so only after they make their own personal dedication to Jehovah, not simply to please their parents. 	 E tonu, a tamaliki foki kolā ko oti ne papatiso, ne fai penā i te otiga ne fai te lotou tukuatuga totino ki a Ieova, kae e se mai te fakafiafia atu ki olotou mātua.


But Moses replied: “Are you jealous for me? 	 Kae ne tali atu a Mose: “A koe na e ita i a koe e kau i a au?


How did the ones we discussed in this article show that they had Jehovah as their share? 	 Ne mafai pefea ne tino kolā ne sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei o fakaasi mai me ne fai ne latou a Ieova e pelā me ko te lotou ola?


What counsel did the Laodiceans receive, and why? 	 Se a te polopolokiga ne maua ne te kau Laotikaia, kae kaia?


(1 Cor. 10:24; 13:5) Additionally, because love is thoughtful, considerate, patient, and kind, it builds affectionate families and united congregations.—Col. 3:14. 	 (1 Koli. 10:24; 13:5) I tafa i ei, ona ko te alofa e mafaufau ki nisi tino, mafaufau faka‵lei, kufaki, atafai, e ati aka io me fakamaoni aka ne ia a kāiga mo fakapotopotoga fealofani.—Ko. 3:14.


20 Walking as Jesus walked calls for imitating his loyalty. 	 20 Ko te mea ke ola tatou e pelā mo Iesu, e ‵tau o fakaakoako tatou ki tena alofa fakamaoni.


Jehovah allowed this injustice to continue for some years. 	 Ne talia eiloa ne Ieova ke tupu te faifaiga sē fakamaoni tenei i tausaga e uke.


(Luke 17:5) Their sincere request was answered, especially at Pentecost 33 C.E., when the promised holy spirit came upon the disciples and gave them deeper insight into God’s Word and purpose. 	 (Luka 17:5) Ne maua ne latou te tali ki te lotou fakamolemole tenā, maise eiloa i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., i te ‵ligiifoga o te agaga tapu telā ne folafola mai ki soko kae tuku atu foki ki a latou se iloaga ‵loto e uiga ki te Muna a te Atua mo ana fuafuaga.


Worshipers had to burn a pinch of incense and say “Caesar is Lord.” 	 Ne ‵tau mo tino tapuaki i ei o ‵sunu ne mu mea fakamanogi kae fai atu, penei: “A Kaisala ko te Aliki.”


How might an elder help a fellow believer to make a decision? 	 E fesoasoani atu pefea se toeaina ki se taina talitonu ke fai se fakaikuga?


Why do genuine Christians not participate in warfare? 	 Kaia e se ‵kau atu ei a Kelisiano ‵tonu ki taua?


How Early Christians Measured Up: The apostle Peter related to the older men at Jerusalem that God had taken out of the nations “a people for his name.” 	 Te Auala ne Fakafetaui Aka ei a Uiga o Kelisiano Mua: Ne fai atu te apositolo ko Petelu ki tāgata ma‵tua i Ielusalema me ko oti ne aumai ne te Atua mai i atufenua “ne tino mō tena igoa.”


Prompted by this unjust action, the brothers in Britain addressed to Prime Minister Herbert Asquith a letter protesting the imprisonments, along with a petition bearing 5,500 signatures. 	 Ona ko te faifaiga sē tonu tenei, ne tusi atu ne taina i Peletania se tusi ki te Ulu o te malo ko Herbert Asquith o fakaasi atu a te sē fia‵fia ki te falepuipuiga o taina, fakatasi mo se fakatagi e ‵mau i ei a sainaga e 5,500.


But when God’s due time arrives, we will see the truth in all its beauty, provided that our feet have remained firmly planted on “the path.” 	 Kae kafai e oko mai te taimi tonu o te Atua, ka matea atu ne tatou te munatonu i ana vaega tauleka‵leka katoa, māfai e ‵tu mautakitaki tatou i “te auala” tenei.


7, 8. In what way does Biblical instruction contribute to our unity? 	 7, 8. Se a te auala e fesoasoani mai ei a fakatonuga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ki te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi?


The next week, she handed me her cell phone and said, “You talk to China.” 	 I te vaiaso mai tua, ne tuku mai ne ia tena selefoni, kae fai mai, “Faipati atu ki te tino tenei mai Saina.”


Because the brother controlled himself and spoke graciously, the outcome was good. 	 Ona ko te loto pulea o te taina tenā kae faipati atu mo te atafai, ne maua mai eiloa i ei a ikuga ‵lei.


(Ezek. 17:16) The Bible describes more than 40 different occasions when Jehovah God made sworn oaths. 	 (Esekielu 17:16, NW) E fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a tautoga ne fai ne Ieova te Atua i taimi kese‵kese e silia atu i te 40.


(Genesis 1:28, 29; 2:15-17; Isaiah 30:20, 21) Just think of that prospect! 	 (Kenese 1:28, 29; 2:15-17; Isaia 30:20, 21) Mafaufau la ki te tulaga tenā!


Although we now live far away from our children, we are glad that we are able to have frequent conversations with them.” 	 E tiga loa e ‵nofo māua i se koga e ‵mao ‵ki mai i mā tama‵liki, e fia‵fia māua me mafai o sautala faeloa māua mo latou.”


So notes a report from Ireland about the state of the world. 	 Ko te lipoti tenā mai Aialani e uiga ki te tulaga o te lalolagi.


Water is taken up through the tree’s roots and transported to the leaves by a sophisticated “plumbing system.” 	 E ave ne aka o te lakau a te vai i loto i te foitino o te lakau ki laulakau i se auala telā e faigata o malamalama i ei.”


They look back fondly on a time when they had far fewer responsibilities, a time when they had a lot of fun and a whole lifetime of opportunities lay ahead of them. 	 E mafau‵fau latou mo te fia‵fia ki te taimi ne seki uke malosi ei olotou tiute, ne fia‵fia malosi ei latou kae ne uke foki a avanoaga ne faka‵tali mai ki a latou.


(1 Timothy 1:11) As they observe our conduct and our dealings with our neighbors, schoolmates, and workmates, can they see that we are happy and fulfilled? 	 (1 Timoteo 1:11) E mata, e lavea atu ne latou i ‵tou amioga mo faifaiga ki ‵tou tuakoi, tama‵liki i te akoga mo tino kolā e ga‵lue tasi tatou, me e fia‵fia kae ‵lei ‵tou olaga?


1. Why is it appropriate to ask Jehovah to show us how “to count our days”? 	 A IEOVA ko te Atua telā ne faite ne ia a tatou katoa kae ne tuku mai ne ia te ola ki a tatou.


4 As an organization enjoying the support of Jehovah God, we successfully oppose the Devil. 	 4 E pelā me se fakapotopotoga telā e ‵lago malosi atu ki ei a Ieova te Atua, e manumalo eiloa tatou i te ‵teke atu ki te Tiapolo.


(Rev. 14:6) Are you among those who are learning another language? 	 (Fa. 14:6) E mata e aofia koe i a latou kolā e tauloto ki se suā ‵gana?


You were bought with a price.” (1 Corinthians 7:22, 23; Ephesians 6:6) Therefore, when we loyally submit to the direction of the faithful slave and its Governing Body, we are submitting to Christ, the slave’s Master. 	 A te Atua ne fakasaoloto ne ia koutou ki te mate o Iesu.” (1 Kolinito 7:22, 23; Efeso 6:6) Tela la, kafai e fakamaoni tatou o faka‵logo ki te fakatakitakiga a te tavini fakamaoni mo tena Potukau Pule, ko faka‵logo eiloa tatou ki a Keliso, te Pule o te tavini tenā.


(Matt. 24:21) It is vital to survival. 	 (Mataio 24:21) E tāua ‵ki eiloa ke ‵sao tatou.


(John 14:9) As we make decisions, we need to think carefully about how Jesus would handle matters. 	 (Ioane 14:9) I te faiga o ‵tou fakaikuga, e ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei tatou ki te auala e saga atu ei a Iesu ki ei.


He has tender feelings of joy and compassion toward those who repent of their sins. 	 E aofia i ana lagonaga atafai a te fiafia mo te loto fakamagalo ki tino kolā e sala‵mo ki olotou agasala.


It is always for our ultimate good. 	 E fai faeloa mō te ‵lei o tatou.


9 Concerning the patriarch Abraham, the Bible states: “‘Abraham put faith in Jehovah, and it was counted to him as righteousness,’ and he came to be called ‘Jehovah’s friend.’” 	 9 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a Apelaamo, penei: “Ne fakatuanaki Apelaamo ki te Atua, tenā te pogai ne takua ei a ia se tino amiotonu, kae se taugasoa foki o te Atua.”


All of us make mistakes. 	 A tatou katoa e fai mea ‵se.


We should not forget that Jehovah is abundant in acts of loving-kindness and that many are his mercies. 	 E se ‵tau o puli i a tatou me e ‵fonu a Ieova i te alofa kaimalie kae lasi tena alofa fakamagalo.


We held every meeting, but for some time, only the two of us were in attendance. 	 Ne fai faeloa ne māua a fakatasiga, kae i nisi taimi, ko māua fua tokolua i te fakatasiga.


So we waited and waited, hoping for an answer from the Society, but we kept finding the mailbox empty. 	 Tela la, ne faka‵tali eiloa māua, kae fakamoe‵moe ki se tali mai te Sosaiete, kae ne seki ai loa se tusi i te pokisi meli.


What will be considered in the following article? 	 Se a te mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


Moreover, concerning Jesus, the psalmist David wrote: “The rod of your strength Jehovah will send out of Zion, saying: ‘Go subduing in the midst of your enemies.’”—Psalm 110:2. 	 E se gata i ei, e uiga ki a Iesu, ne tusi mai a Tavita: “A te Aliki ka fakalauefa ne ia tau pulega fakatupu mai Siona. Ana muna, ‘Pule koe i ou fili.’ ”—Salamo 110:2.


Albert is one of some 5,000 blind people in the United States who, throughout the years, have received Bible publications in English and Spanish Braille. 	 A Alapati se tokotasi o tino mai te toko 5,000 o tino ‵kivi i te Iunaite Sitete, kolā ne maua ne latou a tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu mō tino ‵kivi i te ‵gana Peletania mo te ‵gana Sepania.


Owing to God’s spiritual instruction, we share the same goals and enjoy a stronger relationship.” 	 Ona ko akoakoga faka-te-agaga a te Atua, e ‵pau ma fakamoemoega kae maua foki se fesokotakiga malosi ‵ki.”


(Rev. 22:20) Our life is at stake! 	 (Fa. 22:20) Ko tu atu nei ‵tou ola i se tulaga fakamataku!


Immediately after World War II, the Cold War set in. 	 Ne fatoā palele atu te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi, kae ne kamata i ei te Taua telā ne fai lēmū.


What of our heavenly Life-Giver? 	 Kae e a te Tino i te lagi telā ne tuku mai ne ia te ola.


What will follow the last days? 	 Ne a mea ka ‵tupu mai tua o aso fakaoti?


The Soviet Union, viewed by many in the West as an instigator of global conflicts, disappeared before the eyes of an astonished world. 	 Te Soviet Union, telā ne tali‵tonu a malo sē kominisi me e faka‵tupu ne ia a fakalavelave i te lalolagi, ne fakaseai fakapoi atu, kae ne ofo masei a tino i ei.


Although no judicial action would be warranted, this type of uncleanness would call for strong Scriptural counsel and perhaps follow-up help from the elders. 	 E tiga eiloa e se ‵tau o fai se fakamasinoga ki ei, e manakogina te polopoloki ‵mafa i vaegā amioga lai‵lai penei e pelā foki mo te fesoasoani o toeaina.


As Jesus said, seeing “all these things” lets us know that the end of the world is near. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu penei, kafai ko lavea ne koutou a “mea katoa konei” e fakaasi mai ei ki a tatou me ko pili mai a te gataga o te lalolagi.


11 Why did Jesus at first refuse to help this woman? 	 11 Kaia ne seki fia fesoasoani atu ei a Iesu ki te fafine i te taimi muamua?


Godly fear will help us to heed the wise counsel recorded at Proverbs 3:6: “In all your ways take notice of him, and he himself will make your paths straight.” 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a te mataku ki te Atua ke faka‵logo tatou ki pati polopoloki ‵poto kolā ne fakamau ki lalo i te Faataoto 3:6: “Ke masaua faeloa ne koe te Aliki i au mea katoa e fai, kae ka fakaasi atu ne ia ki a koe te auala tonu.”


Make a list of comforting scriptures. 	 Ke fai se fakasologa o pati fakamafanafana mai te Tusi Tapu.


What does it mean to ‘scatter knowledge about’? 	 Se a te uiga ke laku tatela atu te poto’?


The purpose of the new birth is to prepare a limited group of humans for heavenly rulership 	 A te pogai o te ‵toe fanau fou ko te fakatoka o se tamā potukau o tino mō te pulega faka-te-lagi


Besides enabling your children to have heart-to-heart conversations with you, knowing your language gives them other advantages. 	 I tafa o te faiga o sau‵talaga ‵loto mo au tama‵liki, a te iloa ‵lei ne latou o tau ‵gana e maua ei ne latou a nisi mea aoga.


(Matthew 11:19; footnote) On that basis, contentment and generosity as well as putting people before things stand thoroughly vindicated! 	 (Mataio 11:19) E ‵tusa mo te akoakoga tenā, a te lotomalie mo te uiga kaimalie e penā foki mo te fakamuamua ne tatou a tino i lō nisi mea se mea telā e fakatalitonugina!


Yet, at this point, he was willing to accept the consequences of giving Jesus a dignified burial and of openly identifying himself as one of Christ’s disciples. 	 Kae i te taimi tenei, ne loto fiafia a ia ke talia a ikuga o te ‵tanuga o Iesu i se auala ‵malu kae taku ‵tonu atu i a ia se soko e tokotasi o Keliso.


▪ Keep Drawing Close to Jehovah 	 ▪ Fakapilipili Atu Faeloa ki a Ieova


2 God’s servants as a whole have coped well with such distressing circumstances. 	 2 Ko oti ne fakafesagai atu a tavini a te Atua ki vaegā tulaga faiga‵ta penā.


Her tumble will be sudden and violent.—Rev. 18:7, 8, 15-19. 	 Ka fakapoi a tena fakaseaiga.—Fakaasiga 18:7, 8, 15-19.


Movies, electronic games, and other media make spiritism seem exciting. 	 A ata vitio, tafaoga i vitio, mo nisi mea fakasalalau e fakamalosi aka ne latou a mea fakataulaitu.


When we “practice giving,” we are sure to draw closer both to Jehovah and to our friends.—Luke 6:38; Prov. 19:17. 	 Kafai tatou e “fakamasani o tuku atu,” ka gasolo eiloa tatou o ‵pili atu ki a Ieova mo ‵tou taugasoa.—Luka 6:38; Faata. 19:17.


Elihu showed patience, listened carefully, commended where possible, and offered upbuilding counsel.—Job 32:6; 33:32. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Eliu te loto kufaki, ne fakalogologo faka‵lei, ne fakamālō atu māfai ko ‵tau, kae ne tuku atu foki a pati fakatonutonu kae fakamalosi loto.—Iopu 32:6; 33:32.


16:23-29. Jehovah’s worship should be our first concern in life. 	 E ‵tau o fakamuamua faeloa a te tapuakiga ki a Ieova i ‵tou olaga.


8 Paul also showed his interest in others by giving sincere commendation, which is another basic way to enhance the joy of fellow believers. 	 8 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne Paulo a te fiafia tonu ki nisi tino mai te fakamālō atu, telā ko te suā auala e ati aka ei a te fia‵fia o taina mo tuagane.


2 As the Bible’s Author, Jehovah God has preserved it through centuries of virulent opposition from its enemies, both religious and secular. 	 2 Me ne māfua mai te Tusi Tapu i a Ieova te Atua, ne tausi faka‵lei ne ia te tusi tenā i te fia o senitenali kolā ne ‵teke atu ki ei ana fili, ko fili faka-te-lotu, penā foki loa mo fili faka-te lalolagi.


12, 13. (a) What is Jehovah’s purpose in having unrepentant wrongdoers disfellowshipped? (b) What test do some Christian parents face, and what makes the test so difficult? 	 12, 13. (a) Se a te pogai e fai mai ei a Ieova ke faka‵tea a tino fai mea ‵se kolā e se sala‵mo? (e) Se a te tofotofoga e fe‵paki sāle mo nisi mātua Kelisiano, kae kaia e faigata ei te tofotofoga tenā?


A kind Christian does not want to provoke the householder into a battle of words. 	 A te Kelisiano alofa atafai e se fia fakakinau atu ki te tino i te fale.


How can we demonstrate that we believe that God’s way of ruling is best? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou me e tali‵tonu tatou i te pulega a te Atua ko te ‵toe pulega ‵lei?


14 In a city in the north of England, a man was opposed to the refurbishing work proposed for the Kingdom Hall adjacent to his property. 	 14 Ne ‵teke atu se tino i se fa‵kai i Egelani ki mātū ki se galuega lasi ne fakatoka ke fai ki te Kingdom Hall i tafa o tena manafa.


If so, you are proving that you love your children. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ko fakamautinoa atu ei ne koe me e alofa koe ki au tama‵liki.


What must we do to make sure that our faith remains strong? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke fakamautinoa aka me e tumau eiloa te ma‵losi o ‵tou fakatuanaki?


Does your conduct at school speak well of your faith? 	 I te akoga, e mata, e fakaasi atu ne koe se fakaakoakoga ‵lei ki nisi tama‵liki e auala i au amioga?


4 Picture the scene. 	 4 Fakaataata i tou mafaufau te mea ne tupu.


How should Paul’s counsel to Christians in Rome help us when we are affected by change? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a te Loma 12:3-5 ke fakafesagai atu tatou ki fakamafuli‵fuliga?


In addition, we will examine four gifts from Jehovah that help us to endure in bearing fruit. 	 E se gata i ei, ka suke‵suke foki tatou ki meaalofa e fa mai i a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou i te ‵fua malosi mai.


What warnings have we published regarding spiritism? 	 Ne a fakailoaga ko oti ne ‵lomi ne tatou e uiga ki faifaiga faivailakau?


‘With More Zeal and Love Than Ever’ (1922 convention), May JESUS CHRIST 	 “Te Loto Finafinau mo te Alofa Telā e Sili Atu i lō Aso Mua” (fono i te 1922), Me


(Eph. 1:22) Members of the congregation thus had an opportunity to imitate Jesus and his Father by extending forgiveness. 	 (Efe. 1:22) Tela la, e mafai foki o maua ne sui o te fakapotopotoga a te avanoaga ke fakaakoako ki a Iesu mo tena Tamana mai te fakaasi atu o te loto fakamagalo.


The fact that God can foreknow events is clearly stated in the Bible. 	 A te manatu tonu me e iloa ‵mao ne te Atua a mea ka ‵tupu e fakaasi manino mai eiloa i te Tusi Tapu.


What do we learn from the illustration of the leaven? 	 Se a te mea ko iloa ne tatou mai te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te mea faka‵fete?


(2 Tim. 1:1–4:22) 	 (2 Timoteo 1:1–4:22)


We can learn from the mistakes of others whose transgressions are recorded in God’s Word. 	 E mafai o tauloto tatou mai mea ‵se a nisi tino kolā ne fakamau olotou mea ‵se i te Muna a te Atua.


Clearly, then, God’s promise of a better life will be fulfilled right here on earth. 	 E manino ‵lei i ei, me i te folafolaga a te Atua ki se olaga tai ‵lei atu ka fakataunu eiloa i te lalolagi nei.


(1 Samuel 16:1, 13, 14) David seemed to be easy prey. 	 (1 Samuelu 16:1, 13, 14) Ne foliga mai me ne faigofie o tamate ne ia a Tavita.


Does that sound like “good news” to you? 	 E mata, e fai eiloa te mea tenā mo fai se “tala ‵lei” ki a koe?


He genuinely cares for you. 	 E amanaia tonu eiloa a ia ki a koe.


2 Jehovah, as a loving heavenly Father, originally offered humankind a far different heritage—eternal life in perfection in Paradise. 	 2 Ne ofo mai muamua ne Ieova, e pelā me se Tamana alofa i te lagi, se mea e kese ‵ki—ko te ola se-gata-mai i tulaga ‵lei katoatoa i te Palataiso.


(Acts 19:23-40; 1 Corinthians 10:14) Tertullian wrote: “They take the Christians to be the cause of every disaster to the State, of every misfortune of the people. 	 (Galuega 19:23-40; 1 Kolinito 10:14) Ne tusi mai a Tetuliana, penei: “E ‵losi atu ne latou a mea ma‵sei katoa i te fenua ki Kelisiano.


Why is it best that parents themselves study with their children? 	 Kaia e ‵lei atu ei ke na fai ne mātua a akoga a olotou tama‵liki?


They said to him, ‘Do you want us, then, to go out and collect them?’ 	 Ne fai atu a tino ga‵lue ki a ia, ‘E loto la koe ke olo matou o unu keatea a mouku?’


17 Similarly, no matter what those with the earthly hope may now lose or voluntarily give up because of serving Jehovah, he will reward them superabundantly with what he will do in the future. 	 17 I se auala tai ‵pau, faitalia me ne a mea e mafai o ‵galo i tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi ona ko te tavini atu o latou ki a Ieova, ka taui atu ne ia latou i se auala lasi ‵ki i aso mai mua.


As you study this book with your children or others, you will likely read Romans 5:12 when you discuss God’s purpose for the earth, the ransom, and the condition of the dead—chapters 3, 5, and 6. But how often do you think of Romans 5:12 with regard to your own standing before Jehovah, your actions, and your future prospects? 	 I te taimi e sau‵tala ei koe mo au tamaliki io me ko nisi tino ki te tusi tenei, kāti ka faitau ne koutou te Loma 5:12 māfai e sau‵tala koutou ki te fuafuaga a te Atua mō te lalolagi, te togiola, mo te tulaga o tino ‵mate—mataupu e 3, 5 mo te 6. Kae pefea te uke o taimi e mafaufau koe ki te Loma 5:12 e uiga ki tou tulaga i mua o Ieova, au faifaiga, mo ou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua?


Jesus himself set the proper example. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga ‵lei i te feitu tenā.


Among other things, this includes knowing how to wait upon Jehovah, as we will discuss in the following article. 	 E aofia i ei, te malamalama ke ‵nofo fakatali‵tali tatou ki a Ieova, e pelā mo te mea telā ka faipati tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu.


He declared: “Faithful and deserving of full acceptance is the saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” (1 Timothy 1:15) And the apostle Peter referred to salvation as ‘the end [or, end result] of our faith.’ (1 Peter 1:9) Clearly, it is proper to hope for salvation. 	 Ana muna: “Ko te muna tonu eiloa tenei, ke talia mo te loto katoatoa kae ke talitonu foki ki ei: a Keliso Iesu ne vau ki te lalolagi o fakaola a tino agasala.” (1 Timoteo 1:15) Kae ne faipati te apositolo ko Petelu e uiga ki te fakaolataga e pelā me ko te “te ikuga [io me ko te ikuga fakaoti] o te otou fakatuanaki.” (1 Petelu 1:9) E mautinoa eiloa, me e ‵lei faeloa ke fakamoe‵moe tatou ki te fakaolataga.


Recall that because Sarah was very beautiful, Abraham had asked her to identify him as her brother, lest others kill him in order to take her.* Subsequently, Sarah was taken to the household of Pharaoh. 	 Ke masaua la me i a Sala e tinogali ‵ki, kae ne fai atu a Apelaamo ki a ia ke fai atu i a ia ko tena tuagane, ona ko tena mataku i a ia ma tamate ne nisi tino ko te mea ke puke ne latou a tou fafine.* Fakamuli ifo, ne puke ei a Sala ki loto i te palesi o Falao.


(1 Thessalonians 5:8) Rather than filling our minds with worldly goals and materialistic dreams, we should focus our thinking on our God-given hope, even as Jesus did.—Hebrews 12:2. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:8) I lō te faka‵fonuga o ‵tou mafaufau ki fakamoemoega faka-te-lalolagi mo moemiti o te fia maumea, e ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki ‵tou fakamoemoega ne tuku mai ne te Atua e pelā eiloa mo Iesu.—Epelu 12:2.


We should not be ashamed to confess our faith or to plead for more faith.—Luke 17:5. 	 E se ‵tau mo tatou o ‵ma o fakaasi atu a ‵tou talitonuga ki nisi tino io me fakamolemole atu ke fakamalosi aka te ‵tou fakatuanaki.—Luka 17:5.


First, Jehovah ‘stands still,’ like a general surveying the battlefield. 	 Muamua, e “tu” a Ieova, e pelā me se takitaki kautau telā e onoono ki te koga e fai ei te taua.


How is it possible for people to make profound changes in their lives? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tino a ‵fuliga tāua i olotou olaga?


16. What spiritually dangerous influences existed in the congregations at Pergamum and Thyatira, and why are Jesus’ words to them appropriate today? 	 16 Ne fakamālō atu ki Kelisiano i Pelekamo mo Tuatila mō te lotou fakamaoni, kufaki, mo te loto finafinau.


3 To be among those who enjoy that precious relationship with God, one must make a dedication to Jehovah and symbolize it publicly by water baptism. 	 3 Ke aofia i tino kolā e mafai o maua ne latou te fesokotakiga tāua tenā mo te Atua, e ‵tau o tuku atu ne se tino a ia eiloa ki a Ieova kae ke fakaasi atu te mea tenā e auala i te papatisoga ki te vai.


It is unlikely that the three Hebrews would have responded with such firm conviction if they had earlier shown themselves ready to compromise in connection with their diet. 	 Moi fai ne gutugutulua i te taimi muamua a talavou Epelu e tokotolu konei e uiga ki olotou meakai, ailoga eiloa ne mafai o ‵tu mautakitaki latou e pelā mo te lotou mea ne fai.


The Congregation a Strengthening Aid 	 A te Fakapotopotoga se Fesoasoani Fakamalosi Loto


8 Christian parents have a precious privilege—that of raising their children “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.” 	 8 E maua ne mātua Kelisiano se tauliaga tāua—ko te putiakaga o olotou tama‵liki “i polopolokiga mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova.”


When we read in the Gospels that Jesus felt compassion for the needy, empathy for those suffering, indignation at his disciples who reprimanded young children, do we not see the Father feeling the same emotions? 	 Kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki tusi Evagelia me ne alofa a Iesu ki tino fakaa‵lofa, te loto alofa ki tino kolā e logo‵mae, te se fiafia ki ana soko kolā ne ‵liko atu ki tama‵liki, e a, e se lavea atu ne tatou a lagonaga penā o te Tamana?


Jesus will judge people of all nations as sheep or goats when he comes during the great tribulation. 	 Ka fakamasino ne Iesu a tino o atufenua katoa e pelā me ne mamoe io me ne kouti māfai e vau a ia i te taimi o te fakalavelave lasi.


9 Safeguarding the heart calls for more than avoiding dangerous situations. 	 9 A te puipuiga o te loto e se ko te ‵kalo keatea fua mai se tulaga fakamataku.


10 Most people think of a prophet as someone who foretells the future, but that is only part of a prophet’s responsibility. 	 10 E mafaufau a te tokoukega o tino me i te pelofeta se tino telā e ‵valo mai ne ia a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, kae ko te mea tenā se vaega fua e tasi o galuega a te pelofeta.


Certainly you are grateful to him! 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ko oko eiloa i tou loto fakafetai ki a ia!


For example, fine material has been published that shows how Jehovah can at once be just and merciful. 	 E se fakavāivāi ne tena alofa fakamagalo ana faifaiga ‵tonu; kae ko te alofa fakamagalo o te Atua ko te fakaasimaiga o ana faifaiga ‵tonu penā foki loa mo tena atafai.


That anniversary was part of the Mosaic Law, and we are not under the Law. 	 A te aso fakamanatu tenā se vaega o te Tulafono a Mose, kae ko tatou e se ‵nofo mai lalo i te Tulafono.


As 1 John 4:19 says, “he first loved us.” 	 E pelā mo muna i te 1 Ioane 4:19, “i te Atua ne mua o alofa mai ki a tatou.”


15. (a) What factors might influence parents to move back to a congregation that uses the language their children best understand? (b) What admonition does Deuteronomy 6:5-7 give to parents? 	 15. (a) Ne a pogai e mafai o fakamalosi aka ei a mātua ke ‵foki ki se fakapotopotoga telā e maina ‵lei ei olotou tama‵liki i te ‵gana? (e) Se a te fakamalosiga e tuku mai i te Teutelonome 6:5-7 ki mātua?


For example, when we hear that a brother is reaching out for some privilege of service, do we readily believe that his motives are pure, or do we suspect that he is driven by self-interest? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai e lagona ne tatou se taina e taumafai ke maua a nisi tauliaga i te taviniga, e mata, e tali‵tonu tatou me e ‵ma eiloa ana lagonaga, io me e ma‵natu aka tatou me e fakaoso fua ne ana manakoga totino?


For the teaching of the Sermon was meant for each and every one of us.” 	 Me i akoakoga i te Lauga tenā ne fai mō tatou taki tokotasi katoa.”


(Luke 12:15) Consequently, young Christians are encouraged to pursue spiritual goals, getting only as much education as is required to meet their basic needs while focusing on preparing themselves to serve Jehovah ‘with their whole heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ 	 (Luka 12:15) Tela la, e fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano talavou ke ‵saga atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga, ke maua fua akoakoga kolā e manakogina mō tausi te ola, kae ‵saga atu o fai a fakatokaga ke tavini atu latou ki a Ieova ‘mo olotou loto, foitino, malosi mo olotou mafaufau kātoa.’


19 Do not allow the mistakes of others to damage your relationship with Jehovah. 	 19 Sa talia a mea ‵se a nisi tino ke fakamasei ei ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Rather than relying on his own ideas or giving in to another person’s urgings, David was eager to be taught by God. 	 I lō te fakalagolago ki ana manatu totino io me talia a fakamalosiga mai te suā tino, ne naunau eiloa te loto o Tavita ke akoako a ia ne te Atua.


“Then I learned that God’s name is Jehovah, and it was like an official introduction to him,” he says. 	 “Kae oti aka ne tauloto ne au me i te igoa o te Atua ko Ieova, kae ne fai eiloa pelā me se fakamatalaga tonu te mea tenā ki a au,” ko ana muna.


(Gen. 4:1) The faithful patriarchs Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob knew God’s name. 	 (Kene. 4:1) Ne iloa ne tāgata ma‵tua kae fakamaoni ko Noa, Apelaamo, Isaako, mo Iakopo a te igoa o te Atua.


Humanly speaking, our fellow believers in those lands do not stand a chance. 	 Mai te kilokiloga faka-te-foitino, e seai eiloa se auala e mafai ei o ‵sao ‵tou taina tali‵tonu i fenua konā.


The same brothers and sisters were also asked, “Which quality do you value the most in an elder?” 	 Ne fesili atu foki ki taina mo tuagane konā, “Se a te uiga e fakatāua malosi ne koe i se toeaina?”


Daniel, quoted earlier, found this to be true. 	 A Daniel, telā ne taku atu muamua, ne iloa ne ia te ‵tonu o te mea tenei.


“Upon him the spirit of Jehovah must settle down.”—ISA. 11:2. 	 “A te agaga o te Aliki ka aumai ne ia ki a ia a te poto.”—ISAIA 11:2.


18. (a) Why do we have reason not to fear the coming attack? (b) What will we consider next? 	 18. (a) Kaia e se ‵tau ei o ma‵taku tatou māfai e taua mai ‵tou fili ki a tatou? (e) Se a te mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


Does mercy lessen the impact of divine justice by tempering it? 	 E mata, ka fakamāmā aka ne te alofa ‵nau a te ikuga o fakamasinoga ‵tonu a te Atua?


11 “Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices,” says the apostle Paul. 	 11 “A faitaulaga pule katoa ko tofia ke ofo atu ne latou a taulaga [“mo meaalofa,” NW],” ko muna a te apositolo ko Paulo.


The evidence that Jesus is a historical person is compelling. 	 A te fakamaoniga me i a Iesu se tino eiloa i tala fakasolopito e tonu loa.


9 Because of age, experience, or natural abilities, some elders may be more efficient than others, or they may be endowed with greater insight. 	 9 Ona ko te matua, mea e iloa i te olaga, io me ko taleni totino, kāti e apo atu a nisi toeaina i lō nisi o latou, io me e malamalama atu a nisi toeaina.


The Changing Face of “Christianity”—Acceptable to God? 	 E Mata, e Talia ne te Atua a ‵Fuliga ki te “Lotu Kelisiano”?


Scriptural Questions Answered: 	 Tali ki Fesili faka-te-Tusi Tapu:


12 Did You Know? 	 Tesema 6-12, 2010


In many cases, publishers have called on individuals who had just been praying for help!* The overall growth of the preaching and disciple-making work despite fierce opposition in some lands has likewise been possible only with superhuman assistance. 	 I te ukega o taimi, e asi sale atu a tino talai ki tino kolā ne fatoa oti eiloa ne ‵talo atu mō se fesoasoani!* Ne mafai fua o gasolo aka ki luga te galuega talai mo te faiga o soko faitalia a ‵tekemaiga matagā i nisi fenua ona fua ko te fesoasoani o agelu.


(Psalm 97:10) God is the Giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” 	 (Salamo 97:10) “A mea ‵lei katoa kola e maua fua mo meaalofa katoatoa takitasi, e mai te Atua.”


Such a trip could be risky, but the brothers accepted those risks and thus extended their contact with this traveling representative of God. 	 Kāti ne fakamataku ‵ki a malaga penā, kae ne talia eiloa ne taina a mea fakama‵taku konā ko te mea ke uke olotou taimi e fakatasi ei mo te sui faimalaga tenei a te Atua.


To work for “the food that remains for life everlasting” is to put forth effort to satisfy our spiritual need. 	 I ‵tou taumafaiga ke faka‵lei aka a ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau o ga‵lue tatou “ke maua a meakai kolā e tumau i te ola se gata mai.”


What are four things we can do to improve our singing? 	 Ne a mea e fa e mafai o fai ne tatou ke momea aka te ‵lei o ‵tou usu?


“Because the minding of the flesh means enmity with God, for it is not under subjection to the law of God, nor, in fact, can it be. 	 Me i te fili o te Atua ko te tino telā ko “pulegina tona mafaufau ne manakoga faka-te-foitino, i te mea e se fakalogo ki te tulafono a te Atua, kae tonu eiloa me se mafai o faka‵logo ki ei.


Two of his close friends come to his aid. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu ana taugasoa pili e tokolua ki a ia.


How important, then, that Christian parents look to Jehovah for guidance. 	 Kae e tāua eiloa ke ‵sala atu a mātua Kelisiano ki a Ieova mō se takitakiga.


Because “he reckoned that God was able to raise him [Isaac] up even from the dead.”—Hebrews 11:19. 	 Me “ne manatu a Apelaamo me mafai ne te Atua o fakatu ake a Isaako mai te mate.”—Epelu 11:19.


POWER OF WICKED SPIRITS 	 ▪ TE MA‵LOSI O AGAGA MA‵SEI


With his favor, you will continue progressing toward life in his new world. 	 Fakatasi mo tena taliaga, ka manuia eiloa koe i te olaga tenei ke oko atu ki te lalolagi fou.


The sister discovered that she had misunderstood a matter that did not even involve Janet. 	 Ne iloa aka ei ne te tuagane me ne ‵se tena malamalama i se mea telā ne seki aofia lele eiloa i ei a Janet.


Today we do, and we lack nothing of real importance.” 	 I aso nei ko mafai, kae ne maua faeloa ne māua a toe mea tāua.”


“I shall certainly magnify myself and sanctify myself and make myself known before the eyes of many nations; and they will have to know that I am Jehovah.” 	 “I te faiga tenā e fakaasi ei ne au ki malo katoa konā i au e takutakua kae ‵malu. Ka iloa ei ne latou i a au ko [Ieova].”


Brazilian theologian Inácio Strieder accuses churches of resorting to tithing to “solve their institutional problems” and labels such practices “illegitimate, abusive, and a theological aberration.” 	 Ne taku fakamasei ne te faifeau Pasili ko Inácio Strieder a lotu mō te fakaaogāga ne latou a te fakatokaga o te tasi-vae-sefulu ke “faka‵lei aka ei a fakalavelave o olotou fakapotopotoga” kae taku ne ia a vaegā mea konā me “ne faifaiga sē ‵tau, ko te sōna fakaaogāga o te lotou saolotoga, kae e se fetaui foki mo akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu.”


Why should we let anything or anyone control in our hearts? 	 Kaia e talia i ei ne tatou so se mea io me se tino ke pule mai ki ‵tou loto?


How Can We Be People of Integrity? 	 E Mafai Pefea o Fai Tatou mo Tino Fakamaoni?


13 Such information brings conscience to the fore. 	 13 Ona ko fakamatalaga konei e manakogina i ei ke fakaaogā te loto lagona.


(Ps. 8:3, 4) Perhaps this question was prompted by David’s own experience. 	 (Salamo 8:3, 4) Kāti ne fakafesili ne Tavita a te fesili tenei ona ko te fiafia telā ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova ki a ia.


In Bible times, a fortified city protected the people only if they remained inside its walls. 	 I aso o te Tusi Tapu, ne mafai fua ne se fa‵kai o puipui a tino māfai e ‵nofo atu latou i loto i ei.


▪ Sexually transmitted diseases 	 ▪ Masaki ‵pisi i te ‵moe fakatauavaga


However, he worked hard to overcome the problem, and on one Sunday afternoon in 1927, at the age of 14, he announced to his father that he was ready to accompany him in the door-to-door preaching activity. 	 Kae ne taumafai malosi ke manumalo a ia i te fakalavelave tenā, kae i se tutonu o te Aso Sa i te 1927, i taimi ko 14 ei ana tausaga, ne fakailoa atu ne ia ki tena tamana me ko toka a ia o olo fakatasi mo tena tamana i te galuega mai fale-ki-fale.


Like a sharp, two-edged sword, it can penetrate a person’s deepest thoughts and intentions. 	 E pelā mo se pelu e ‵kai matalua, e mafai o ‵suki tonu atu ki mafaufauga mo manakoga ‵loto o se tino.


What prevented the young ruler from following Jesus? [Pictures on page 15] Love compels Jehovah’s Witnesses to serve as zealous Kingdom proclaimers 	 E fakamalosi aka ne te alofa a Molimau a Ieova ke tavini atu mo te loto finafinau e pelā me ne tino talai o te Malo


(Rev. 7:9, 17) At the beginning of human history, God revealed that man was made, not to live a few years and then die, but to live forever.—Gen. 1:26-28. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9, 17) I te kamataga eiloa, ne fakaasi mai ne te Atua me ne seki faite a te tagata ke ola fua i se fia tausaga ko mate ei, kae ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.—Kenese 1:26-28.


What will be the result of Gog’s all-out assault on Jehovah’s servants? 	 Se a te ikuga o te taua telā ka fai ne Koka ki luga i tavini a Ieova?


[Picture Credit Line on page 21] 	 [Te Fakamatalaga o Ata i te itulau e 19]


What covenant did Jehovah make with his Son? 	 Se a te feagaiga ne fai ne Ieova mo tena Tama?


The debtor fell down and begged: “Be patient with me and I will pay back everything to you.” 	 Ne totuli ifo te tino kaitalafu tenā kae fakamolemole atu: “Te aliki, kufaki malie ake eiloa, me e toe ‵togi atu ne au ki a koe au mea katoa.”


How can Hebrews 4:12 be an encouragement to faithful older members of the “great crowd”? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi atu a te Epelu 4:12 ki tino ma‵tua fakamaoni o te “vaitino tokouke”?


Finding the Right Approach 	 Te Auala ‵Lei ke Tali Aka ei te Fesili Tenā


Thus, baptism is an important and appropriate step for a young person who has manifested considerable maturity and has made a dedication to Jehovah.—Prov. 20:7. 	 Tela la, a te papatisoga se lasaga tāua kae ‵lei mō se tamaliki ko matua tena mafaufau kae fai tena tukuatuga ki a Ieova.—Faata. 20:7.


(Read 2 Chronicles 34:18, 19.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 34:18, 19.)


(Luke 15:11-23) But what will happen when the money runs out? 	 (Luka 15:11-23) Kae ne a mea ka ‵tupu māfai ko palele ana tupe?


What invitation is being extended to people of all nations? 	 Se a te ‵kamiga ko oti ne fakaoko atu ki tino i atufenua katoa?


Or it may be that the names Cainan and Arpachshad refer to one and the same person. 	 Io me kāti e fakasino atu a igoa e lua ko Kainano mo Afasata ki se tino fua e tokotasi.


Yes, compared with many adults, children are more teachable and not as prone to pride. 	 E tonu, kafai e fakatusa ne tatou ki tino ma‵tua e tokouke, e sili atu te faigofie ke akoako a tama‵liki kae e se fakamata‵mata malosi foki latou.


Though we may be willing to eat a variety of foods, we would not deliberately consume food that is rotten. 	 E tiga eiloa e mafai ne tatou o ‵kai ki mea‵kai kese‵kese, e se mafai ne tatou o ‵kai ki meakai kolā ko ma‵sei.


(Matt. 16:16) Peter remained loyal when other disciples did not grasp the meaning of what Jesus said and abandoned Him. 	 (Mataio 16:16) Ne tumau eiloa a Petelu i te alofa fakamaoni i te taimi ne seki malamalama ei a nisi soko i te uiga o se mea ne faipati a Iesu ki ei kae olo kea‵tea mai i a Ia.


• In what way did Jacob seek peace when he was about to meet Esau? 	 • I te auala fea ne taumafai ei a Iakopo o tausi a te filemu i te taimi ko pili ei o fetaui a ia mo Esau?


How do you view those trends? 	 E pefea tau kiloga ki faiga masani konā?


Astrological calculations today are made according to the ancient belief that the planets revolve around the earth. 	 A te iloiloga o fetū i aso nei ko fakavae ki talitonuga mua me i nisi paneta e fakatamilo ne latou a te lalolagi.


The Bible book of Hosea contains a symbolic drama.* That drama deals with the family affairs of God’s prophet Hosea and is related to the figurative marriage that Jehovah contracted with ancient Israel by means of the Mosaic Law covenant. 	 E aofia i te tusi ko Hosea i te Tusi Tapu se tala fakatusa penā.* E fakamatala mai i te tala tenā a mea ne ‵tupu i te kāiga o te pelofeta a te Atua ko Hosea, kolā ne fakauiga ki te feagaiga o te fakaipoipoga fakatusa i te vā o Ieova mo Isalaelu mua e auala i te Tulafono telā ne tuku ki a Mose.


Nothing indicates that she did so. 	 E seai se fakamatalaga ne fai mai me ne fai ne ia te mea tenā.


What shows that Mary was a good listener? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me i a Malia se tino telā ne fakalogologo faka‵lei?


They, therefore, ought to receive encouragement. 	 E manakogina foki ne latou konei ne fakamalosiga.


When describing his feelings for the flock, one longtime elder said: “Jesus’ words to Peter—shepherd my little sheep—deeply move me. 	 I te taimi ne fakamatala atu ei ne ia ana lagonaga mō te lafu mamoe, ne fai mai se taina telā ko leva ne fai mo fai se toeaina, penei: “A pati a Iesu ki a Petelu—tausi taku lafu foliki—ne otia malosi au i ei.


In the eighth century before our Common Era, the prophet Micah wrote the following inspired words: “What is Jehovah asking back from you but to exercise justice and to love kindness and to be modest in walking with your God?”—Micah 6:8. 	 I te valu o senitenali mai mua o te ‵tou Vaitaimi Nei, ne tusi mai ne te pelofeta ko Mika a pati konei mai te Atua: “A te mea e manako a [Ieova] ke fai ne tatou tenei: ke fai ne tatou te mea tonu, ke fakaasi atu te alofa tumau, kae ola [io me sa‵sale] mo te loto maulalo i mua o te ‵tou Atua.”—Mika 6:8.


Maria felt sorry for them, as they were only obeying orders. 	 Ne alofa a Maria ki a latou, me ne faka‵logo fua latou ki fakatonuga.


“The Meek Will Possess the Earth” 	 “Ko Tino Agamalu ka Fai mō Latou te Lalolagi”


13 Did You Know? 	 TE ITULAU 9 • PESE: 13, 14


Achan’s theft was not a minor offense—it led to serious consequences 	 E iloa ne koe te pogai ne takuamiotonugina ei te fafine talitāgata ko Lahapa?


This kind of reasoning has brought about a change in people’s vocabulary. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a te kilokiloga tenei i te auala e fai‵pati ei a tino.


How did Jesus prepare a large field of activity and authorize his “slaves” to do business? 	 Ne fakatoka pefea ne Iesu a galuega uke e ‵tau o fai kae ne fakatonu atu pefea ne ia ke fakagalue aka ne ana “tavini” a mea konā?


In the splendors of holiness, from the womb of the dawn, you have your company of young men just like dewdrops.” 	 Ka olo atu foki au tamataene ki a koe i luga i mauga tapu, e pela mo te sau i te vaveao.”


•Does compassion have power? 	 •E mata, e isi se malosi o te alofa atafai?


13, 14. How does Paul apply Hosea 13:14, giving us what reason to hope in Jehovah? 	 Ne fakaaogā pefea ne Paulo te Hosea 13:14, kae se a te pogai e fakamoe‵moe ei tatou ki a Ieova?


How can aid be provided? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu ki a latou?


Would you like to know how he did so? 	 E mata, e fia iloa ne koe me ne fai pefea ne ia?


1:11, 12—Why is Jehovah’s keeping awake concerning his word associated with “an offshoot of an almond tree”? 	 1:11, 12—Kaia ne tumau ei a Ieova i te saga tonu atu ki ana muna e uiga ki “se kaula o te lakau ko te alamoni”?


BEFORE THE FLOOD 	 MAI MUA O TE LOLO


It is well-watered and abundant with beautiful fruit-bearing trees. 	 E isi se vai e ‵tafe i ei, kae e uke foki a lakau ‵gali kae fai fuaga.


8 To most people, the expression “the real life” conjures up an image of luxury and pleasure. 	 8 Ki te tokoukega o tino, e mafau‵fau loa latou me i “te ola tonu” ko te olaga maumea kae fakafiafia.


While at home, parents have to do housework and other chores, so they may well be tired or exhausted. 	 I te fale, e fai foki ne mātua a galuega o te kāiga kae kāti ka fi‵ta a latou i ei.


Your service to him should not depend on others—not even your parents. 	 A tau taviniga ki a ia e se ‵tau o faka‵na ki nisi tino e aofia foki i ei mo ou mātua.


The restored nation was to be the guardian of Jehovah’s worship until the coming of the Messiah. 	 A te fenua telā ne toe fakafou aka ne fai mo fai se puipuiga o te tapuakiga a Ieova ke oko ki te taimi e oko mai ei te Mesia.


14 It is difficult to imagine the wonders that Jehovah has in store for anointed Christians when they are seated on thrones to rule with Christ in heaven. 	 14 Se mea faigata ke fakaataata ne tatou a mea ‵gali kolā ne tausi ne Ieova mō Kelisiano fakaekegina māfai ko saga‵saga latou i olotou nofogaaliki o pule fakatasi mo Keliso i te lagi.


How did Jesus show the importance of love, and what questions does this raise? 2 Jesus showed the importance of love when he said: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” 	 2 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu te tāua o te alofa i te taimi ne fai mai ei a ia penei: “Tena te mea e iloa ei ne tino katoa ko oku soko koutou, manafai e fakatau a‵lofa koutou!”


To win the struggle and to have God’s favor, we need to take advantage of the many provisions from God.—Ephesians 6:12; Romans 7:21-25. 	 Ke manumalo tatou i te taua kae ke maua foki te taliaga a te Atua, e ‵tau o fakaaogā faka‵lei ne tatou a fakatokaga e uke mai te Atua.—Efeso 6:12; Loma 7:21-25.


As Kristina continued to study God’s Word, she began to sense its power. 	 I te taimi ne sukesuke faeloa ei a Kristina ki te Muna a te Atua, ne kamata o lagona ne ia tena malosi.


We are wise to analyze their content. 	 E fakaasi atu i ‵tou ‵talo ki te Atua a mea kolā e ma‵nako tonu tatou ki ei.


Surely, none of us would want to contribute to a brother’s falling back into a course that would cause him great harm! (1 Cor. 6:9, 10) Therefore, it would be unloving for a host to pressure a brother to drink alcohol if he has declined to do so. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me e se ma‵nako tatou o fai ke toe foki se taina ki te auala telā e mafai o fakamataku ‵ki ki a ia! (1 Koli. 6:9, 10) Tela la, se faiga sē alofa ke fakamalosi ne se tino telā i a ia te ‵kaiga a se taina ke inu ki meainu ma‵losi māfai ne seki manako a ia ki ei.


(Luke 11:13; Gal. 5:22, 23) As we yield to the guidance of God’s holy spirit and align our thinking with Jehovah’s viewpoint as revealed in his Word, we will become more godly in our thoughts, words, and actions. 	 (Luka 11:13; Kala. 5:22, 23) I te taimi e faka‵logo ei tatou ki te takitakiga a te agaga tapu o te Atua kae fakafetaui ‵tou mafaufauga ki te kilokiloga a Ieova i tena Muna, ka momea aka te ‵lei i ‵tou mafaufauga, pati, mo faifaiga.


[Picture on page 13] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 23]


Have you ever wasted valuable energy and time on the wrong pursuits? 	 Kai fakamāumāu aka eiloa ne koe ou taimi mo tou malosi o kausaki atu ki mea sē aoga?


Even so, against all odds, I kept on sharing Bible truths with him for 37 years.” 	 Kae ui ei, faitalia a fakalavelave e fepaki mo ia, ne tumau eiloa au i te fakaasi atu ki a ia a muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu i tausaga e 37.”


In daily life we must put to use the knowledge that we gain through diligent personal study. 	 E ‵tau o fakagalue aka ne tatou i aso katoa a te iloaga telā e maua ne tatou e auala i ‵tou sukesukega totino.


[Box on page 29] 	 [Pokisi i te itulau 31]


6, 7. (a) The Gospels reveal what priority in Jesus’ response to the people’s needs? (b) With what motivation did Jesus preach and teach? 	 6, 7. (a) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne tusi Evagelia e uiga ki te mea ne fai muamua ne Iesu i tena fesoasoani atu ki tino? (e) Se a te pogai ne talai kae akoako atu ei a Iesu?


David extolled Jehovah’s loving-kindness 	 Ne tavae ne Tavita a te alofa atafai o Ieova


The world of ungodly mankind quickly showed that it was “lying in the power of the wicked one,” and just as today, true worshippers had to fight against “the machinations of the Devil.”—1 John 5:19; Ephesians 6:11, 12. 	 Ne fakaasi fakavave mai i te lalolagi o tino sē amio atua me ne ‵nofo atu latou “i lalo i te pule a te Tino Masei,” e pelā foki eiloa mo aso nei, e ‵tau o taua atu a tino tapuaki ‵tonu “ki auala ma‵sei o te Tiapolo.”—1 Ioane 5:19; Efeso 6:11, 12.


16. What may result when we are “long-suffering toward all”? 16 Jehovah’s long-suffering toward mankind places us under a moral obligation to “be long-suffering toward all.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14) This means being patient with non-Witness family members, neighbors, colleagues at work, classmates. 	 16 E tuku mai ne te kufaki o Ieova se tiute ‵lei ki a tatou ke “loto kufaki foki ki tino katoa.” (1 Tesalonia 5:14) E fakauiga a te mea tenei ki te fakaasiatuga o te loto kufaki ki tino o kāiga kolā e se ne Molimau, tuakoi, tino e ga‵lue kae a‵koga tasi foki mo tatou.


(Psalm 146:4; Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10; Ezekiel 18:4) You can read together the Bible’s promises regarding the resurrection. 	 (Salamo 146:4; Failauga 9:5, 10) E mafai o fai‵tau fakatasi koutou ki folafolaga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te toe‵tuga.


It is evidence that God’s spirit is at work in us. 	 Se fakamaoniga tenā me e maua ne tatou te agaga o te Atua.


For example, some people in Asia associate red with good fortune and celebration, but in parts of Africa, red is the color of mourning. 	 E pelā mo nisi tino i Asia e fai ne latou me i te ‵kula e isi sena sokoga ki se fakamanuiaga ‵lei mo fakamanatuga fakafia‵fia, kae i nisi fenua o Afelika, e fakauiga loa te lanu ‵kula ki te fanoanoa.


What effect can our “power of reason” have on the type of person we are? 	 E pokotia pefea a tatou taki tokotasi i ‘te malosi o ‵tou mafaufau’?


The same can be said of Jehovah. 	 E mafai foki o fai atu penā e uiga ki a Ieova.


5 Like Jesus, Christian elders today befriend and help others. 	 5 E pelā mo Iesu, e ‵tau o fai taugasoa a toeaina Kelisiano i aso nei mo nisi tino kae fesoasoani atu ki a latou.


If you could know the answers to those questions, would you feel more confident about praying? 	 Kafai e mafai o iloa ne koe a tali ki fesili konā, e mata, ka momea aka tou loto talitonu ki te faiga o ‵talo?


11 Since Jehovah God and Jesus Christ completely trust the faithful and discreet slave, should we not do the same? 	 11 Kafai e tali‵tonu katoatoa a Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso ki te tavini fakamaoni kae poto, e mata, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o fai penā?


When she was young, she and her sister learned Spanish so that they could move to the Dominican Republic, where there was a greater need for preachers of the Bible’s good news. 	 I te taimi koi foliki ei a ia, ne tauloto ne lāua mo tena taina te ‵gana Sepania ko te mea ke olo atu lāua o ‵nofo i te Dominican Republic, telā ne manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai o te tala ‵lei i te Tusi Tapu.


Our life has been simple, but we have never lacked anything. 	 Ne faigofie a te mā olaga, kae e seai eiloa se mea ne ma‵tiva ei māua.


(Romans 3:23) Every day, we face the painful reality of our sinful nature and our imperfections. 	 (Loma 3:23) E fe‵paki faeloa tatou i aso takitasi mo ikuga fakalogo‵mae o ‵tou agasala mo ‵tou vāivāiga.


3, 4. How did David rise from the obscurity of a shepherd boy to national fame? 	 3, 4. Ne gasolo aka pefea a Tavita mai se tausi mamoe fatauvā ki se tino lauiloa i te fenua kātoa?


18 All of God’s human servants are imperfect. 	 18 E se ‵lei katoatoa a tavini faka-te-foitino katoa a te Atua.


How true! 	 E tonu eiloa!


(See box on page 13.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 11.)


Jesus went on to explain it, as recorded at Mark 4:14-20: “The sower sows the word. 	 Ne toe fakamatala mai ne Iesu tena uiga, telā ne fakamau i te Maleko 4:14-20: “A te tagata ‵toki saito, e ‵toki ne ia a te Muna a te Atua.


But because he was very involved in his work, he progressed only to a certain point in his Bible study. 	 Kae ona ko tena fakalavelave i ana galuega, ne gasolo malie fua a ia ki mua i tena sukesukega faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


When Jehovah heard “the cry of complaint about Sodom and Gomorrah,” he did not immediately destroy those cities and all their inhabitants. 	 I te taimi ne lagona ei ne Ieova a “molimau sē ‵lei e uiga ki a Sotomo mo Komolo” ne seki fakamasei fakavave ne ia a fa‵kai konā.


Upon seeing him, the prophet Samuel was so impressed that he concluded that this eldest son of Jesse was the one God had chosen to be king after Saul. 	 I te laveaga ne ia, ne fiafia te pelofeta ko Samuelu ki a ia kae ne fakaiku aka ne ia me i te tama tagata matua a Iese ko te tino telā ko oti ne filifili aka ne te Atua ke fai mo fai te tupu mai tua o Saulo.


The meetings of Jehovah’s Witnesses provide opportunities to benefit from the faith of others.—Read Romans 1:11, 12. 	 E maua ne koe i fakatasiga a Molimau a Ieova a avanoaga ke maua a mea aoga mai te fakatuanaki o nisi tino.—Faitau te Loma 1:11, 12.


(Lamentations 3:33) On the contrary, Jehovah is deeply saddened when his servants suffer.—Isaiah 63:8, 9; Zechariah 2:8. 	 (Tagiga a Ielemia 3:33) E ‵kese mai i ei, e fanoanoa malosi ‵ki eiloa a Ieova māfai e logo‵mae ana tavini.—Isaia 63:8, 9; Sakalia 2:8.


(1 Tim. 6:19) We were not born as sons of God because when the first human pair sinned, the human race was separated from its loving Father and Creator. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:19) Ne seki fa‵nau mai tatou e pelā me ne tama a te Atua me i te taimi ne agasala te tauavaga muamua, ne ‵vae keatea ei a te matakāiga o tino mai i tena Tamana alofa mo tena Mafuaga.


In fact, does it matter how we worship him? 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mata, e ‵lei fua so se auala ke tapuaki atu ki te Atua?


He and his family are deeply grateful to Jehovah for the happy family life they enjoy as Christians. 	 E loto fakafetai eiloa a ia fakatasi mo tena kāiga ona ko te olaga faka-te-kāiga fiafia telā ko maua ne latou e pelā me ne Kelisiano.


(Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7) Hence, like Nehemiah, we refrain from retaliating with cutting words. 	 (Failauga 3:1, 7) Tela la, e pelā mo Neemia, e faka‵mao tatou mai te ‵toe taui atu e auala i pati fakalogo‵mae.


How can we be pure in heart and peaceable? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou te loto ‵ma kae fakatupu te filemu?


Motives are easily misunderstood, as you well know if anyone has ever misjudged you. 	 E faigofie o sē malamalama tatou i pogai e fai ei ne nisi tino a mea, e pelā mo te iloa ‵lei ne koe o se tino ne ‵se a tena kilokiloga e uiga ki a koe.


Some, such as a widow, a single person, or a single-parent family, may need encouragement. 	 Kāti e isi ne tino e ma‵nako ki fakamalosiga e pelā mo se fafine ko mate tena avaga, se tino taka, io me se mātua telā e seai sena avaga.


(Exodus 8:23, 24) Although limited in their knowledge of Jehovah’s purposes, they were sure of one thing: The gods of Egypt had failed to protect the Egyptians, whereas Jehovah had proved himself strong in behalf of the Israelites. 2. 	 (Esoto 8: 23,24) Faitalia me foliki fua te lotou iloa e uiga ki fuafuaga a Ieova, kae ne mautinoa i a latou se mea e tasi: E seki mafai ne atua o Aikupito o puipui a tino Aikupito, kae ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova tena malosi i ana faifaiga ki te kau Isalaelu.


“You positively will not die,” Satan told Eve. 	 “A koulua e se ‵mate,” ko pati a Satani ki a Eva.


Why is a sister named Nadia glad she stayed in the foreign-language congregation? 	 Kaia ne fiafia ei a te tuagane e igoa ki a Nadia ke tumau eiloa a ia i se fakapotopotoga i se ‵gana fakaatea?


(Verses 26, 31) David is brought to his senses by Abigail’s humility, deep respect, and clear thinking. 	 (Fuaiupu e 26, 31) Ne ‵noga ifo te kaitaua o Tavita ona ko te loto maulalo o Apikaila, tena amanaia tonu mo tena mafaufau faka‵lei.


“Choosing to be loyal to Jehovah rather than to religious traditions does not mean that I am being disloyal to my family. 	 “A te fakaikuga ke fakamaoni ki a Ieova i lō tuu mo aganuu fakalotu e se fakauiga i ei me ko sē fakamaoni au ki toku kāiga.


4, 5. Starting in 1919, what work did anointed Christians begin to undertake, and why did that present a great challenge? 	 4, 5. E kamata mai te 1919, se a te galuega ne ‵tau o fai ne Kelisiano fakaekegina, kae kaia ne faigata ei te mea tenā?


(Colossians 1:1; 4:10; 1 Peter 5:13) Later Mark was even inspired to write one of the four Gospels! 	 (Kolose 1:1; 4:10; 1 Petelu 5:13) Kae ne fakaosofia fakamuli a Maleko ke tusi ne ia se Evagelia e tasi mai i Evagelia e fa!


My family and I look forward to learning more about Jehovah and serving him forever. 	 E fakamoemoe eiloa au mo toku kāiga ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki a Ieova kae tavini atu ki a ia ki te se-gata-mai. [Ata i te itulau e 8] [Ata i te itulau e 8] [Ata i te itulau e 9]


13 When Paul urged Christians in Corinth to be forgiving, he wrote: “Anything you kindly forgive anyone, I do too. 	 13 I te taimi ne fakamalosi atu ei a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Kolinito ke loto fakamagalo, ne tusi atu a ia: “Kafai ne fakamagalo ne koutou se tino e ‵tusa mo tena mea ‵se ne fai, e fakamagalo foki ne au.


Indeed, how can we succeed in displaying goodness? 	 E mafai pefea o manuia tatou i te fakaasiatuga o te aga‵lei?


Even women and children were not spared the cruelty. 	 Ne seki ‵sao foki a fāfine mo tamaliki i te fakasauaga tenei.


(Matt. 24:14) Disciples are to be made “of people of all the nations.” 	 (Mata. 24:14) E ‵tau o fai a soko i “fenua katoa.”


“Who really is the faithful steward, the discreet one, whom his master will appoint over his body of attendants to keep giving them their measure of food supplies at the proper time?”—LUKE 12:42. 	 “Ko oi la te tavini [“situati,” NW] fakamaoni kae poto, telā ka ‵tofi ne tona pule ke fai mo ulu o te fale katoa, kae ka fakasoa atu foki ne ia ki nisi tavini olotou meakai, i taimi [tonu] e ‵kai ei latou?”—LUKA 12:42.


(Rev. 12:12) However, that “period of time” has gone on for decades, and some may feel that the last days have lasted a long time. 	 (Faka. 12:12) Tela la, a te “taimi . . . toetoe” tenā ko leva ‵ki eiloa, kae ko nisi tino ko mafaufau me ko to leva a aso fakaoti.


(Luke 8:14) Uncontrolled desires and “anxieties over livelihood” can lead to excessive involvement in this system of things. 	 (Luka 8:14) A manakoga sē pulea e pelā foki mo ‘mea e manava‵se ki ei i te olaga’ e mafai o iku atu ki te aofia malosi i mea o te olaga nei.


COVER: Street witnessing in a public square in Frankfurt, Germany 	 TE ‵KAVA: E talai i auala i se koga e olo sāle ki ei a tino i Frankfurt, Siamani


What important developments began to unfold in 1914? 	 Ne a mea tāua ne kamata o fakataunu i te 1914?


THE next time you are in a Kingdom Hall full of worshipers of Jehovah, pause to look at those around you. 	 KAFAI e toe fanatu koe ki te Kingdom Hall telā e ‵fonu i tino kolā e tapuaki atu ki a Ieova, ke na onoono malie aka ki tino i ou tafa.


What outlook will help you when you discuss God and creation with others? 	 Se a te kilokiloga ka fesoasoani atu ki a koe māfai e sau‵tala koe mo nisi tino e uiga ki te Atua mo ana mea ne faite?


Job’s ‘Covenant With His Eyes’ 	 Te “Tautoga Malu” a Iopu e Uiga ki ‘Ana Mata’


When they contradict clear Bible teachings, which source should we believe—the Bible or the Apocryphal books? 	 Kafai e fe‵paki mo akoakoga ma‵nino i te Tusi Tapu, se a te tusi e ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou ki ei —ko te Tusi Tapu io me ko tusi faka-Apokalifa?


“Working together with him, we also urge you not to accept the undeserved kindness of God and miss its purpose.”—2 COR. 	 “I te ‵tou ga‵lue fakatasi mo ia, e fakamalosi atu foki matou ke mo a ma talia fua ne koutou a te alofa tauanoa o te Atua kae e se lavea ne koutou tena aoga.”—2KOLI.


And while some might find it hard to express sentiment, the result can yield much more than money in the bank.” 	 E tigā eiloa e faigata o fakamatala atu a lagonaga ‵loto o nisi tino, e mafai o tāua fakafia atu a mea e iku mai i ei i lō tupe i te pagike.”


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


Who are they? 	 Ko oi la latou?


WRONG ACTIVITIES 	 FAIFAIGA ‵SE


Few things could hurt more. 	 E mafai o logo‵mae malosi koe i nisi mea.


Over a period of years, they cover the entire range of Bible teachings. 	 E suke‵suke latou ki akoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu kātoa i se fia tausaga.


First-century Christians had an evident missionary spirit, but it is likely that most of them stayed in their hometown. 	 Ne maua eiloa ne Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua se manakoga ke fai pelā me ne misionale, kae ne foliga mai me i te tokoukega ne ‵nofo atu eiloa i olotou fa‵kai.


Still, off and on for more than 14 years, Don patiently worked to be kind to this homeless man. 	 E sili atu i te 14 tausaga ne galue ei a Don i nisi taimi mo te kufaki ke fakaasi atu te uiga atafai ki te tagata tenei e seai sena fale.


At that point, the account tells us, the Devil has great anger, “knowing he has a short period of time.” 	 Ko te taimi eiloa tenā ne fai mai ei te tala me i te Tiapolo ko oko eiloa i te kaitaua “me e iloa ne ia ko se leva ona aso i te lalolagi.”


And it is God’s will that Paradise be restored. 	 Kae ko te loto eiloa o te Atua ke toe fai te lalolagi mo fai se Palataiso.


26 King David and Music 31 Our Readers Ask 	 31 Ke Fakapili‵pili Atu ki te Atua—E Tuku Mai ne Ieova ki a Tatou se Filifiliga


(Ps. 112:5) You have no doubt observed that people who give help to others are not always gracious. 	 (Salamo 112:5) Kāti ko oti ne lavea ne koe a tino kolā e fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino e se kaima‵lie i taimi katoa.


And the sons of Israel fell to doing what was bad in the eyes of Jehovah and serving the Baals.”—Judges 2:8-11. 	 Ne agasala a tino Isalaelu ki te Aliki me ko tapuaki atu ki a Paala.”—Famasino 2:8-11.


What if he got an accurate diagnosis of his illness? 	 Kae e a māfai ko iloa tonu aka tena masaki?


Jehovah is now observing each of us to see, among other things, our reaction to his generosity. 	 E kilokilo mai nei a Ieova ki a tatou taki tokotasi ke iloa ne ia me ne a ‵tou faifaiga ki te fakaasimaiga o tena alofa kaimalie.


● Eyewitness testimony. 	 ● Te molimau ne lavea ki mata.


How Happy the Merciful! 	 Amutia a Tino A‵lofa!


Satan implied that as free moral agents, they should have complete self-determination. 	 Ne fakauiga eiloa ne Satani me e ‵tau o katoatoa te saolotoga o laua ke fai lā filifiliga i a laua eiloa.


• What benefits come from reading and studying the Scriptures? [Pictures on page 20, 21] 	 • Ne a mea aogā e mafai o maua ne tatou mai i te faitau mo te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu?


Tartarus is a prisonlike condition to which only spirit creatures—not humans—are consigned. 	 A Tatalusi e fai pelā me se falepuipui telā ko tino faka-te-agaga fua e ‵pei atu ki ei kae e se ko tino.


See Genesis 29:7; Job 30:1; Jeremiah 33:13; Luke 15:4; John 10:3, 4. 	 Ke onoono ki te Kenese 29:7; Iopu 30:1; Ielemia 33:13; Luka 15:4; Ioane 10:3, 4.


We would do well to ask ourselves, ‘Do I accept Jehovah’s authority in the matter of marriage, or has the world’s lax attitude affected my thinking?’ 	 E ‵tau o fesili ifo tatou penei, ‘E mata, e talia ne au te pulega a Ieova e uiga ki te fakaipoipoga, io me ko pokotia toku mafaufau ona ko te kilokiloga a te lalolagi?’


He did well in school and wanted to pursue higher education. 	 Ne ‵lei ‵ki a ia i te akoga kae ne manako ke kausaki atu ki akoakoga ma‵luga.


From the first century until the beginning of the last days, the vast majority of those who claimed to follow Christ were false Christians; Jesus likened them to “weeds.” 	 Mai te senitenali muamua ke oko mai ki te kamataga o aso fakaoti, a te tokoukega o latou kolā ne fai pelā me tau‵tali atu i a Keliso ne Kelisiano ‵loi; ne fakatusa ne Iesu latou ki “mouku ma‵sei.”


It is a gift from God.—Read Romans 3:23, 24. 	 A te mea tenā se meaalofa mai te Atua.—Faitau te Loma 3:23, 24.


For example, Jehovah gave the nation of Israel his Law to guide them. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te tukuatuga ne Ieova a Tulafono ki te fenua o Isalaelu ke takitaki i ei latou.


Paul wrote that “Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep in death.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo me “ne toe fakatu aka a Keliso mai te mate, ko te fuataga muamua o latou kolā ko oti ne ‵moe i te mate.”


the olive tree? 	 te lakau ko te olive?


It is worthwhile to pause at times and examine ourselves honestly. 	 Se mea tāua ‵ki ke sagasaga faka‵lei i se taimi kae fai se iloiloga fakamaoni ki a tatou eiloa.


Jesus’ exemplary life teaches us what kind of person we should be. 	 E akoako mai i te olaga o Iesu a uiga e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou.


“This Speech Is Shocking” 	 “Se Muna Faigata Tenā”


(Mark 1:40, 41) Jesus will demonstrate that same compassion during his Millennial Reign—but on a global scale. 	 (Maleko 1:40, 41) Ka fakaasi mai foki ne Iesu a vaegā uiga penā i tena Pulega i te Meleniuma—i te lalolagi kātoa.


There is, however, something that we can do. 	 Kae e isi se mea e mafai ne tatou o fai.


By regularly and diligently studying his Word, we will strengthen our faith and brighten our hope. 	 Mai te sukesuke faeloa mo te loto fiafia ki tena Muna, ka fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou fakatuanaki kae fakamaina faka‵lei mai foki ‵tou fakamoemoega.


As the dust cleared, though, one segment of the wall emerged intact. 	 I te otiga o te ‵pefu, e tasi fua te vaega o te ‵pui e seki maofa.


13 Another effective bait that Satan uses is curiosity about the occult. 	 13 A te suā poa magoi e fakaaoga ne Satani ko te fialogo e uiga ki mea fakataulaitu.


When at least some of these angels took the bait and had immoral relations with women, they produced a hybrid race that dominated mankind. 	 Kāti i te taimi eiloa ne talia ne nisi o agelu a te poa tenei kae aofia i faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau mo fāfine, ne faka‵fua mai ne latou ne tama‵liki ‵mafi kolā ne fakasaua atu ki luga i tino.


When will these things happen? 	 Ka ‵tupu mafea a mea konei?


Jehovah’s Glorious Splendor and Dignity 	 Te ‵Malu mo te Maluga o Ieova


The altar represents Jehovah’s will in accepting the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the redemption of mankind. 	 E fakaata mai i te fatafaitaulaga a te loto o Ieova me ne talia ne ia te taulaga togiola a Iesu Keliso ke fakasaoloto ei a tino.


If we were to seek out such unclean Internet sites, we would certainly be ignoring the Bible’s command to “touch nothing unclean.” 	 Kafai e ‵sala atu faeloa tatou ki vaegā ata penā i te Internet, e fakaasi mai i ei me ko sē fia ‵saga atu tatou ki te fakatonuga i te Tusi Tapu ke “sa puke se mea telā e fakalailai ne ia koutou.”


Pursuing God’s Purpose as a Career 	 Te ‵Sala Atu ki te Loto o te Atua e Pelā me se Galuega


• Why are you convinced that Jehovah’s ways are upright? 	 • Kaia e talitonu katoatoa ei koe me e amio‵tonu a auala o Ieova?


And indeed he did! 	 Kae ne fai eiloa a ia penā!


The way you answer those questions depends on your viewpoint. 	 E fakalagolago eiloa a tali ki fesili konā ki tau kilokiloga.


What, though, about two unmarried persons engaging in oral sex? 	 Kae e a la, māfai e fai ne se tokolua kolā e seki avaga a faifaiga fakatauavaga mai te fakaaogāga o te gutu?


Is it wrong to bet if only small amounts of money are involved? 	 E mata, e masei te tafao i te pelētupe māfai e mu‵tana fua a tupe e fakaaogā i ei?


Instead, they follow the Scriptures and the leadings of God’s holy spirit as they make arrangements that are needed to help the preaching work go forward. 	 E tau‵tali eiloa latou i Tusitusiga Tapu mo te takitakiga a te agaga tapu o te Atua i te faiga o fakatokaga kolā e fesoasoani ki te gasolo ki mua o te galuega talai.


A clean home is the responsibility of everyone living in it 	 Ko te tiute o tino katoa kolā e ‵nofo i te fale ke fai olotou tusaga i te tu ‵mā


Paul added: “If they do not have self-control, let them marry, for it is better to marry than to be inflamed with passion.” 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo mai a ia: “Kafai e seai se loto pulea i a latou, fai la ke a‵vaga latou, me e ‵lei atu ke a‵vaga i lō te ‵fonu o latou i manakoga penā.”


How can all Christians have Jehovah as their share, and why might that be challenging? 	 E mafai pefea ne Kelisiano katoa o fai a Ieova e pelā me ko te lotou ola, kae kaia e faigata ei te mea tenā?


And Noah was favored by God. 	 Kae ne fiafia eiloa a te Atua ki a Noa.


Dwelling on injustices caused Asaph to question the value of serving God. 	 Ne mafaufau faeloa a Asafo me kaia e logo‵mae ei a tino amio‵tonu kae ko tino amio ma‵sei e manuia, kae ne fakavāivāi atu a te mea tenā ki a ia.


Can You Explain? 	 E Mafai ne koe o Fakamatala Mai?


We are told to “continue to be made new in [our] dominant mental attitude.” 	 Ne fakamasaua mai ke “tumau koutou i te faka‵fouga o otou mafaufau.”


If certain Christians are dealt with harshly or are persecuted, steps are taken to build them up spiritually. 	 Kafai e fai fakamasei io me e fakasauāgina a Kelisiano, e fai ne latou a fakatokaga ke fakamalosi aka ei latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


With regard to inhabitants of Canaan, the Israelites were commanded: “You must form no marriage alliance with them. 	 Ne fakatonu atu penei ki tino Isalaelu e uiga ki tino Kanana: “Ke mo a eiloa e a‵vaga koutou ki tino konā, io me talia otou tamaliki ke a‵vaga ki a latou, i te mea ma ‵taki kea‵tea ne latou otou tamaliki mai i te Aliki, o fai ke tapuaki atu ki nisi atua fakaa‵tea.


He sheds light on such perennial questions as why he has permitted suffering and pain and what he will do about the situation. 	 E tuku mai ne ia te mainaga ki vaegā fesili kolā e fui tali aka e pelā mo te fesili me kaia ne talia ei ne ia a fakasauāga mo logo‵maega, kae ne ana mea ka fai ki te tulaga tenā.


Rather, speak to a friend who will listen and reassure you that such irrational feelings are common to many bereaved ones. 	 I lō te fai penā, faipati atu ki se taugasoa telā ka fakalogologo atu kae fakatalitonu atu ne ia ki a koe me i lagonaga penā ne mea masani ki tino loto fanoa‵noa e tokouke.


Kingdom Hall construction, Bethel service, and the missionary field are other opportunities that may open up to many of you. 	 E aofia i avanoaga kolā e ma‵tala mai ki tino e tokouke ko te galuega fakatu‵tu Kingdom Hall, galuega i te Peteli, mo te galuega fakamisionale.


(Ge 24 Verses 28-32) There the servant recounted in detail his search for a wife for Abraham’s son. 	 (Fuaiupu e 28-32) Ne taku faka‵lei atu ne te tavini a Apelaamo tena tala ki ana taumafaiga i te ‵salaga o te avaga ma te tamaliki a Apelaamo.


After that, “believers in the Lord kept on being added, multitudes both of men and of women.” 	 Mai tua i konā, “ko gasolo eiloa o tokouke a tino e fakaopoopo atu ki a latou, ne tagata mo fafine kola ko talitonu ki te Aliki.”


Like Carol, you may be facing some severely stressful situations with little chance of improvement. 	 E pelā mo Carol, kāti e fepaki koe mo nisi tulaga faiga‵ta kae fakafi‵ta kae mu‵tana fua a avanoaga e maua ke faka‵lei aka ei te tulaga tenā.


So he had been praying for someone who could help him learn more about the God of the Bible. 	 Ko oti ne ‵talo atu a ia ki te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu ke mafai ne ia o ‵teke atu te uiga masei tenā.


(Luke 8:5) Soil alongside a road that leads through a grainfield is hard packed by the flow of pedestrian traffic. 	 (Luka 8:5) E makeke a te laukele i tafa o te auala telā e fanatu i loto i se togāsaito ona ko te mea e tokouke a tino e sa‵sale atu sāle i ei.


Yes, and at the founding of the earth, these “sons of God began shouting in applause.” 	 Ao, kae i te taimi ne faite ei te lalolagi, a “te kau o te lagi ne ka‵laga mo te fia‵fia.”


“Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God,” wrote Paul, “a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.”—2 Tim. 2:15. 	 “Taumafai malosi o tuku atu koe ki te Aliki,” ne tusi mai a Paulo, “se tino galue telā e se ‵tau o taema ki se mea, kae se tino e akoako tonu eiloa ne ia a te munatonu a te Atua.”—2 Timoteo 2:15.


(Proverbs 4:18) Increasing light from Jehovah continues to illuminate the path of his people. 	 (Faataoto 4:18) A te mainaga mai i a Ieova telā e gasolo aka faeloa e tumau i te maina atu ki te auala o ana tino.


Perhaps that is how you feel. 	 Kāti e penā eiloa ou lagonaga.


[Box/Picture on page 10] 	 9. E mafai pefea o fakamautinoa aka me e ola eiloa te muna a te Atua i ‵tou loto? 10.


(Matt. 22:35-37) Jesus had great love for his heavenly Father and truly lived by those words. 	 (Mataio 22:35-37) Ne sili eiloa te alofa o Iesu mō tena Tamana faka-te-lagi kae ne ola a ia e ‵tusa mo pati konā.


Soon, God’s love for mankind will move him to judge all religious hypocrites by means of Jesus. 	 Ko pili fua o fakamasino ne te Atua a tino ‵lotu amio fakaloi‵loi katoa ona ko tena alofa ki tino.


Eventually, the nation lost that unique relationship with God. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne galo atu te vā fakataugasoa fakapito o te fenua mo te Atua.


What Man Has the Answers? 	 Ko Oi te Tino e Mafai o Tali Mai?


Then the high priest took two goats. 	 Ko puke ei ne te faitaulaga sili e lua kouti.


It is with reference to such individuals that the apostle Paul says: “The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children. 	 E uiga ki tino taki tokotasi konā, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ko te Agaga eiloa telā e molimau mai ki agaga o tatou, me i a tatou ko fanau a te Atua.


Therefore he who opposes the authority has taken a stand against the arrangement of God.” 	 Tela la, ko te tino tela e ‵teke ki pule e ‵teke foki ki te mea ne filifili ne te Atua.”


One friend visited me on days when I was alone. 	 Ne āsi mai se taugasoa e tokotasi i aso kolā ne nofo tokotasi ei au.


We are not ignorant of Satan’s schemes. 	 E iloa ‵lei eiloa ne tatou a auala ma‵sei o Satani.


How do you feel about December 21, 2012, the date on the Maya calendar that many have been saying would bring worldwide change? 	 E pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki te po 21 o Tesema 2012, telā e fai mai te tokoukega o tino me ka mafuli i ei a te lalolagi kātoa?


(John 10:16) Nor is there any Scriptural reason to insist that all or any of the directors of the legal entities used by Jehovah’s Witnesses be anointed Christians. 	 (Ioane 10:16) Kae e seai foki se fakatonuga i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau fua mo Kelisiano fakaekegina o fai mo fai ne ofisa (directors) i fakapotopotoga faka-te-lalolagi nei kolā e fakaaogā sāle ne Molimau a Ieova.