Unfailing love enabled our brothers and sisters in Malawi to endure trials 	 A te alofa tonu ne fai ei ‵tou taina mo tuagane i Malawi ke kufaki i tofotofoga


Let us now examine each of these points. 	 Ke sukesuke tatou ki manatu takitasi konei.


Along with joy, the birth of a child brings serious responsibilities. 	 A te fanau o se tamaliki e aumai ei a te fiafia, fakatasi mo tiute ‵mafa.


In what ways did the Israelites pursue unrealities? 	 I auala fea ne tau‵tali atu ei a tino Isalaelu ki mea sē ‵tonu?


Once the new constitution is legally in place, people are no longer required to obey the former one. 	 I te taimi e fakamau‵tu aka ei a tulafono ‵fou, ko se manakogina ke faka‵logo a tino ki tulafono mua.


The fact is, young ones can win, and they are winning! 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e mafai o manumalo a talavou, kae ka manumalo eiloa latou!


Prove yourself faithful even to death, and I will give you the crown of life.”—Revelation 2:10. 	 Fakamaoni eiloa ke oko ki te mate, ko tuku atu ei ne au ki a koe a te foualiki o te ola.”—Fakaasiga 2:10.


(Matt. 16:19) For example, in 36 C.E., Peter had the privilege of sharing the good news with Cornelius and his household. 	 (Mata. 16:19) E pelā mo te 36 T.A., ne maua ne Petelu a te tauliaga ke fakaasi atu te tala ‵lei ki a Konelio mo tena kaukāiga.


(Luke 21:20, 21) Did Jesus’ words come true? 	 (Luka 21:20, 21) E mata, ne taunu ‵tonu loa a pati a Iesu?


ACKNOWLEDGING OUR PLACE 	 KE TALIA ‵TOU TULAGA


Rather than remain disturbed, Mary obediently replied: “Look! 	 I lō te tumau i te manavase, ne fakalogo eiloa a Malia kae tali atu: “Kiloke!


(Matthew 20:28) That ransom sacrifice makes it possible for us to be close to God. 	 (Mataio 20:28) Ona ko te taulaga togiola tenā ko mafai ei ne tatou o fakapili‵pili atu ki te Atua.


• How was the way prepared before the Messiah? 	 • Ne fakatoka pefea te auala mō te Mesia?


He is fair in his dealings with others—straightforward, honorable, not deceptive or misleading. 	 E ‵lei faeloa ana faifaiga ki nisi tino—e ‵tonu kae ‵malu ana faifaiga kae e se fakaloiloi kae faka‵se foki ne ia a nisi tino.


Two elders visited him and listened sympathetically, without interrupting while he related his story, as he perceived it. 	 Ne āsi atu a toeaina e tokolua ki tou tagata kae fakalogo‵logo mo te loto malamalama ki tena fakamatalaga e uiga ki te mea telā ne tupu.


Eventually, the volunteers had to leave, but not before they had trained local brothers to complete the foundation. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵tau o ‵foki atu a volenitia, kae ko oti ne akoako ne latou a taina i konā ke fakaoti ne latou te fakavae.


All of this is contrary to God’s purpose for man and woman. 	 E seai se fuafuaga a te Atua ke ‵tupu a mea katoa konei ki te tagata mo te fafine.


He then added a further step: “You must make them known to your sons and to your grandsons.” 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo atu a ia: “Fakamatala atu ki otou tama‵liki mo otou mokopuna.”


Jesus did not contrast “simple” with its antonym “complex” but with the term “wicked.” 	 Ne faka‵kese ne Iesu a te pati “mata e ‵lei” mai “mata e sē ‵lei.”


She states: “Satan’s world promotes higher education, fame, money, and having a lot of material things as good goals. 	 E fai mai tou fafine: “E fakamalosi aka ne te lalolagi a Satani a akoakoga ma‵luga, tulaga takutakua, tupe, mo te mauaga o koloa faka-te-foitino e pelā me ne fakamoemoega ‵lei.


For a time, she served as a regular pioneer, or full-time Kingdom proclaimer. 	 Ne tavini atu a ia mō se vaitaimi e pelā me se paenia tumau, io me se tino talai tumau o te Malo.


If so, can we enter into it today? 	 Kafai e penā loa, e mata, e mafai o ulu atu tatou ki ei i aso nei?


“Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.”—Matthew 6:9, 10, The Jerusalem Bible. 	 “Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi: ke tapu tou igoa, ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.”—Mataio 6:9, 10.


Indeed, a regular, upbuilding, happy family Bible study is a mainstay of family spirituality. 	 E tonu, a te sukesukega faka-te-kāiga telā e fai faeloa, e fakamalosi loto, kae e fakafiafia foki, ko te auala tāua e tasi e maua ei ne te kāiga te malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Phil. 4:13) God’s spirit enables the Christian mate to do many things that would not be possible otherwise. 	 (Filipi 4:13) E fai ne te agaga o te Atua ke mafai o fai ne se avaga Kelisiano a mea e uke kolā e se mafai o fai.


For locations of various places mentioned in the book of First Samuel, see pages 18-19 of the brochure “See the Good Land,” published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke iloa aka a kogā koga kolā e fakaasi mai i te Muamua Samuelu, ke onoono ki itulau e 18-19 o te tusi ko te “See the Good Land,” telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


3 Before 1914, many members of the faithful slave class had high hopes of meeting with the Bridegroom in heaven that year, but their hopes were not fulfilled. 	 3 Mai mua o te 1914, ne fakamoe‵moe malosi a tino e tokouke o te tavini fakamaoni me ka fetaui latou mo te lotou Avaga fakatusa i te lagi i te tausaga eiloa tenā, kae ne seki taunu te lotou fakamoemoega.


Describe Hezekiah’s background. 	 Fakamatala mai te auala ne tupu aka ei a Hesekia.


(Ecclesiastes 7:12) What is the point? 	 (Failauga 7:12) Se a te uiga o te tusi siki tenei?


If so, you are not alone. 	 E ‵pau tou tulaga mo te tagata tokotasi telā ne ola i te senitenali muamua.


Picture the faithful Levites who were present at that meeting, tears of joy streaming down their faces as they heard their king declare: “You are the ones whom Jehovah has chosen to stand before him to minister to him.” (2 Chron. 29:11) Yes, the Levites had a clear mandate to promote pure worship! 	 Ke fakaataata i tou mafaufau a te ‵tagi fia‵fia o tino Levi i te taimi tenā, mo loimata e ‵sali ifo i olotou mata i te lagonaga ne latou a pati a te lotou tupu, penei: “Ko koutou ko tino ne filifili ne te Aliki [Ieova] ke ‵sunu mea ma‵nogi ki a ia kae ‵taki foki a tino ke tapuaki atu ki a ia.” (2 Nofo. 29:11) Ao, ne maua eiloa ne te kau Levi se fakatonuga manino ke fakamalosi aka a te tapuakiga ‵ma!


[Pictures on page 26] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 26]


What do we need to do in order to fulfill our preaching assignment? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke fakataunu ei ‵tou galuega talai?


(Hab. 3:18) In what ways will Jehovah prove to be “a real dwelling” during that tumultuous time? 	 (Sapa. 3:18, NW) I auala fea e fai ei a Ieova mo fai “se koga tonu e ‵nofo ei” tatou i te taimi faigata tenā?


When it comes to our conduct, demeanor, and dress and grooming, we take to heart the words of the apostle Paul: “In no way are we giving any cause for stumbling, that our ministry might not be found fault with; but in every way we recommend ourselves as God’s ministers.” (2 Cor. 6:3, 4) We “adorn the teaching of our Savior, God, in all things.”—Titus 2:10. 	 Kae i mea katoa e fai ne matou, e fakaasi atu ei i a matou ko tavini a te Atua.” (2 Kolinito 6:3, 4) E ‘tavaea ne tatou a akoakoga a te Atua te ‵tou Fakaola i ‵tou mea katoa e fai.’—Tito 2:10.


Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 	 Ke fai faeloa te mea tenei mo fai se fakamasauaga ki a au.”


Since “God opposes the haughty ones,” let us be firmly resolved to reject feelings of improper pride. 	 Ona ko te mea “e ‵teke ne te Atua a tino fakamata‵mata,” ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou mo te mautinoa ke ‵teke atu ki lagonaga o te fakamatamata ‵se.


On the basis of her explanation, he may conclude that his wife’s presence could give rise to a situation that might be unpleasant to him. 	 Kāti ka fakaiku aka ei ne te avaga tagata me ka māsiasi a ia māfai ko fanatu tena avaga ki ei.


Prolonged discouragement can cause much anguish, and our hearts may become weighed down. 	 E mafai o logo‵mae tatou ona ko faka‵tukaga kolā e maua ne tatou i se taimi leva, kae fai i ei ke loto vāivāi tatou.


12 What greater privilege could there be than, in a symbolic way, to invite Jehovah to such a meal and for him to accept? 	 12 Se a te tauliaga gali ‵ki eiloa ke ‵kami mai ne tatou a Ieova, i se auala fakatusa, ke ‵kai fakatasi mo tatou kae ke talia foki ne ia te ‵kamiga tenā.


Will you keep ‘walking with God,’ even when others mock or criticize you or when economic pressures test your faith in your Provider? 	 E mata, ka tumau tatou i te ‘sa‵sale mo te Atua,’ faitalia me e fakatauemu kae fakaitaita mai a nisi tino ki a koe io me tofotofo aka ne fakalavelave i mea tau tupe a tou fakatuanaki ki te Tino telā e tausi ne ia koe?


Perhaps they struggle with shyness, making it hard for them to approach strangers with the good news. 	 Kāti e tai faigata ki a latou ke talai atu ki tino a te tala ‵lei ona ko te mata mā.


2, 3. How did women contribute to the advancement of the good news in the first century, and how was this foretold? 	 E ‵tau mo te otou taulekaleka o foliga ki te tino sē lavea ko te loto, ko te taulekaleka tumau telā ko te loto malalo mo te agaga filemu, kolā ne mea tāua i mua o te Atua.”—1 Petelu 3:3, 4.


Like Barzillai, many aged ones today display a spirit of unselfishness and generosity. 	 E pelā mo Pasilai, e fakaasi atu ne nisi tino ma‵tua e tokouke i aso nei a te uiga kaimalie tenā.


Although I am now 50 years old, I still appreciate being reassured by my friends that I am doing a good job as an elder. . . . 	 Faitalia me ko 50 nei oku tausaga, koi loto fakafetai eiloa au ki te fakatalitonu mai ne oku taugasoa me e ‵lei eiloa te galuega e fai ne au pelā me se toeaina. . . .


(Read Romans 7:21-25.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 7:21-25.)


He then showed that first-century Christians made necessary personality changes, adding: “Yet that is what some of you were.” 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a ia me ne fai ne Kelisiano i aso mua a ‵fuliga ki olotou uiga, i ana pati penei: “E isi ne tino i a koutou ne amio penā.”


He knew about the hope of everlasting life on earth in a world to come. 	 Ne iloa ne ia te fakamoemoega o te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi i aso mai mua.


Read God’s Word each day, and be vigilant with a view to prayers. 	 Faitau te Muna a te Atua i aso katoa, kae ke mataala kae ‵talo faeloa.


17 We know, of course, that the battle is not over. 	 17 E iloa ne tatou me seki palele te taua.


He might enjoy the association of responsible men in the congregation yet be reluctant to share in the preaching work. 	 E fiafia o ‵kau fakatasi mo tino kolā e tausi ne latou te fakapotopotoga kae e fakatamala o kau atu ki te galuega talai.


“With his pinions he will block approach to you, and under his wings you will take refuge,” wrote the psalmist.—Psalm 91:4. A Disobedient Nation Becomes Prey 3. 	 Ne tusi mai te faisalamo, penei: “E fakamalumalu ifo ne ia koe ki ona kapakau; ko malu ei koe i tena tausiga; a tena fakamaoni ka ‵pui ne ia koe, ko malu lei ei koe.”—Salamo 91:4.


Jehovah does not deny us this pleasure, but realistically we know that such activities do not in themselves help us to store up any spiritual treasures in heaven. 	 E se fai pelā me e se fia tuku mai ne Ieova a vaegā fakafiafiaga penei ki a tatou, kae iloa ‵lei ne tatou me i vaegā faifaiga penā i a latou eiloa e se fesoasoani mai ke fakaputu ne tatou a koloa faka-te-agaga i te lagi.


JESUS CHRIST taught his followers: “You must pray, then, this way: ‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.’” 	 NE AKOAKO atu Iesu Keliso ki ana soko: “Tela la, ke ‵talo koutou penei: ‘Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi: ke tapu tou igoa, ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.’”


(1 Corinthians 2:7) What a limitless field of exploration the wisdom of God provides for our enjoyment! 	 (1 Kolinito 2:7) E seai se tapulā ki te poto o te Atua telā e mafai o sukesuke ki ei ke maua ne tatou se fiafia lasi!


In heartfelt prayer, we can praise Jehovah and thank him for his goodness to us. 	 I se ‵talo e fai mo te loto kātoa, e mafai o ‵viki atu tatou ki a Ieova kae fakafetai ki a ia mō tena aga‵lei ki a tatou.


How does our subjection to God’s Kingdom affect our relationship with the world? 	 5, 6. E fai pefea ne te faka‵logo ki te Malo o te Atua ke ‵vae keatea tatou mai te lalolagi? 7.


During pre-Christian times, Jehovah counted a number of individuals as righteous. 	 I taimi o te kau Kelisiano mua, ne taku ne Ieova se aofaki o tino e pelā me ne tino amio‵tonu.


Why should we hate what is bad? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o takalia‵lia tatou ki mea ma‵sei?


Irene says, “When I think of other goals I could have pursued, I can’t imagine one that would have brought me more joy.” 	 E fai mai a Irene, “Kafai e mafaufau au ki nisi fakamoemoega, e se mafai o masaua ne au se mea telā ne maua ei ne au mai i ei a te fiafia lasi.”


What will help us to keep bearing fruit with endurance? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te ‵fua mai a fuataga i te kufaki?


In their home country, they may not have been able to take advantage of a Bible study or to associate freely with Jehovah’s people. 	 I olotou fenua ‵tonu, ne mafai o seki maua ne latou te avanoaga ki se akoga faka-te-Tusi-Tapu io me ke ‵kau fakatasi mo tino o Ieova.


(Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10) In the meantime, though, we need to stand firm and resist them. 	 (Mataio 25:41; Fakaasiga 20:10) Kae i te vaitaimi nei, e ‵tau o ‵tu ‵mautakitaki tatou kae ‵teke atu ki a latou.


But then, just before the giant thrust his weapon into David, “at once, Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to his [David’s] help and struck the Philistine down and put him to death.” (2 Sam. 21:15-17) What a narrow escape! 	 A koi tuai o ‵velo ne te mafi a Tavita, “ka ko Apisai te tama a Seluia ne vau o fesoasoani ki a Tavita, tamate ei ne ia te mafi tenā.” (2 Samuelu 21:15-17) Ne sao āmate aka eiloa a Tavita!


Remember that no one understands fully how heredity, environment, and other factors affect a child’s health. 	 Masaua me e seai se tino e mafai o malamalama katoatoa i te auala e pokotia ei a te ola ‵lei o se tamaliki mai i tupuga, enivalomene, io me ko nisi mea aka.


What Jesus expected During the last year of his life, Jesus several times warned his disciples about the suffering and death that awaited him. 	 ▪ Mea kolā e iloa ne Iesu me ka ‵tupu I tausaga fakaoti o tena olaga, ne fakailoa fakafia atu ne Iesu ki ana soko e uiga ki logo‵maega mo te mate telā ka oko atu ki a ia.


5 You can—and should—read to your children from God’s Word. 	 5 E mafai ne koe—kae ‵tau foki eiloa—o faitau atu te Muna a te Atua ki au tama‵liki.


“I WAS very happy when I was appointed as an elder,” says Nick, who has served as an overseer for seven years. 	 “KO OKO eiloa i toku fiafia i te taimi ne ‵tofi aka ei au mo fai se toeaina,” ko muna a Nick, telā ne tavini atu e pelā me se ovasia mō tausaga e fitu.


Abraham showed that he loved his God. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Apelaamo me ne alofa a ia ki tena Atua.


Similarly, Phil states: “You see how Jehovah is able to change people who were unsuccessful when they tried to change on their own.” 	 E fai mai ne Phil se mea tai ‵pau: “E lavea ne koe te auala e ‵fuli ei ne Ieova a tino kolā ne seki iku manuia i te taimi ne taumafai ei o ‵fuli i a latou eiloa.”


“Moral standards have been lost through greed,” he said. 	 Ana muna: “Ko ‵galo atu a amioga ‵lei ona ko te kaimanako.”


In these two articles, we will discuss the examples of four kings of Judah and the mistakes they made, some of which were very serious. 	 I mataupu e lua konei, ka sau‵tala tatou ki fakaakoakoga a tupu e tokofa o Iuta mo mea ‵se ne fai ne latou, kolā ne mea ‵se matagā.


Who am I? 	 Ko oi au?


Many centuries after Abel’s time, God used the sacrifice of an unblemished lamb to picture the sacrifice of His own perfect Son, “the Lamb of God,” whose innocent blood would be shed. 	 I te fia senitenali mai tua o taimi o Apelu, ne fakaaoga ne te Atua a taulaga manu kolā e seai ne olotou pona, ke fakaata mai ei a te taulaga ‵lei katoatoa a Tena Tama, ko “te Tamā Mamoe a te Atua,” telā ka fakamaligi tena toto.


Similarly, the chief priests, scribes, and older men made fun of him and said: “Others he saved; himself he cannot save! 	 Fanaifo ki lalo!’” I se auala tai ‵pau, ne fai ne faitaulaga sili, faiakoga o te tulafono mo toeaina a ia i se auala fai faka‵kata kae fai atu penei: “Ne fakaola ne ia nisi tino, kae se maua ne ia o fakaola a ia eiloa.


How did Jesus show love to individuals, and with what motive did he do so? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu te alofa ki tino taki tokotasi, kae se a te pogai ne fai ei ne ia a mea konā?


(Gen. 11:1-4, 8, 9) If Satan had thus planned to start one religion with everyone worshipping him, his plot was an utter failure. 	 (Kene. 11:1-4, 8, 9) Kafai ne mafaufau a Satani ke fakatu aka se lotu ke tapuaki atu a tino katoa ki a ia, kae ne lavea atu me ne seki taunu eiloa ana taumafaiga.


One author noted that illustrations “turn ears into eyes and free listeners to think with pictures in their heads.” 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne se tino tusitala me e fai ne tala fakatusa ke “mafai o fakaataata ne se tino a mea ne lagona ne ia kae faka‵mautakitaki aka ei i olotou mafaufau.”


If so, when? 	 Kafai e isi, mafea la?


One day a woman named Mrs. Ukoli said to one of Bintu’s friends: “Bring the woman who lost two children at the same time and is still preaching the Bible’s message. 	 I te aso e tasi, ne fai atu se fafine e igoa ki a Mrs. Ukoli ki te taugasoa e tokotasi o Bintu: “Aumai te fafine telā ne ‵mate ana tama‵liki e tokolua i te taimi eiloa e tasi kae telā koi talai atu eiloa ne ia te fekau i te Tusi Tapu.


• Why can those who “hope in Jehovah” look to the future with confidence? [Picture on page 28] 	 • Kaia e mafai ei o ‵kilo atu a tino kolā e ‘fakamoe‵moe ki a Ieova’ ki aso mai mua mo te loto talitonu?


Then you can be confident of divine blessing and support as you await Jehovah’s day with endurance. 	 Kae ka mautinoa eiloa i a koe a fakamanuiaga mo te ‵lago mai o te Atua ka koi nofo fakatalitali koe mo te kufaki ki te aso o Ieova.


But no one is quite certain of their existence.” 	 Kae e se mautinoa me e isi ne vaegā mea penā.”


(Matt. 24:45; 1 Pet. 2:4, 5) After their death and resurrection, they would serve with Christ in heaven as both kings and priests, fully carrying out the functions of both offices. 	 (Mataio 24:45; 1 Petelu 2:4, 5) Kafai ko toe faka‵tu aka latou mai te mate, ka tavini atu ei latou fakatasi mo Keliso i te lagi e pelā me ne tupu mo faitaulaga.


Consider some of the reasons why Jesus will fulfill his God-assigned roles perfectly. 	 Ke mafau‵fau aka ki nisi pogai kolā ne fakataunu faka‵lei ei ne Iesu a te galuega telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua.


Good Surrounded by Evil 	 Ko Sio Fakatamilo A Te ‵Lei Ne Te Masei


3 Jehovah’s primary interest is in the inner person—who we really are at heart. 	 3 A te mea muamua telā e saga atu ki ei a Ieova ko te loto o te tino.


The Greek word for “resurrection” (a·naʹsta·sis) literally means “standing up.” 	 A te pati Eleni mō te “toetu” (a·naʹsta·sis) e fakauiga eiloa ki te “tu ki luga.”


During Christ’s Millennial Rule, what opportunity will be open for resurrected unrighteous ones? 	 I te Pulega a Keliso i te Afe Tausaga, se a te avanoaga ka ‵tala atu ki tino sē ‵lei kolā ka toe‵tu mai?


How can we make sure that we continue to do so? 	 E fakamautinoa aka pefea ne tatou me e fai faeloa tatou penā?


When they announced their decision by letter, the congregations obeyed the direction given and enjoyed God’s rich blessing. 	 I te taimi ne faka‵pula atu ei ne latou te lotou fakaikuga i te tusi, ne faka‵logo a fakapotopotoga ki te takitakiga tenā kae ne maua ei ne latou a fakamanuiaga e uke a te Atua.


4, 5. (a) What wrong tendency do we need to avoid? 	 4, 5. (a) Se a te manakoga ‵se e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei?


What are some of the blessings that pioneers experience? 	 Ne a nisi fakamanuiaga e maua ne te kau paenia?


Some who survive natural disasters ask: “Why does God allow these things to happen? 	 E fesili mai a nisi tino kolā ne ‵sao i fakalavelave o te natula: “Kaia e talia ei ne te Atua ke ‵tupu a mea konei?


Since God had chosen Israel for a special role, some religious leaders thought that God would never abandon them—no matter what they did. 	 Ona ko te mea ko oti ne filifili ne te Atua a Isalaelu ke maua ne latou se tauliaga fakapito, ne mafau‵fau a nisi takitaki lotu me ka se tiaki lele ne te Atua a latou—faitalia olotou mea e fai.


2 Yet, the inspired Scriptures also foretold that in our day, a misdirected kind of love characterized by selfishness would be shown by people who are alienated from God. 	 2 Kae ne ‵valo mai foki i Tusi Tapu me i ‵tou aso nei, ko ‵kese ‵ki eiloa te alofa—se vaega o te alofa kaimanako—telā e maua ne tino kolā e ‵vae kea‵tea mo te Atua.


He regularly called me regarding matters that worried him, and over the phone I was able to help him understand basic Bible principles. 	 Ne telefoni sāle mai tou tagata ki a au e uiga ki mea kolā ne manavase a ia ki ei, kae ne fesoasoani atu au ki tou tagata ke malamalama i fakatakitakiga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


The purpose of such efforts is to rekindle in such ones “the love [they] had at first.” 	 A te pogai o vaegā taumafaiga penā ke toe fakamalosi aka ‘a te alofa ne maua ne latou i te kamataga.’


(Hebrews 11:8-10) Like their Master, Jesus’ disciples were “no part of the world.” 	 (Epelu 11:8-10) E pelā mo te lotou Pule, a soko o Iesu “e se ne tino o te lalolagi.”


While the waiting period may vary according to locality, it ends with a child-naming ceremony, in which the child is brought outdoors and is formally presented to relatives and friends. 	 E ui eiloa e se ‵pau te leva o te vaitaimi tenā, e fakaoti eiloa ki te fakamanuiaga o te fakaigoaga o te tamaliki, ko fatoā aumai ei ki tua ke tuku atu ki ana kāiga mo taugasoa.


Many people use contrasts when they speak. 	 E fakaaoga ne tino e tokouke a fakatusatusaga o manatu kese‵kese māfai e fai‵pati latou.


Have I prayed about my relationship with God? 	 E mata, ko oti ne ‵talo atu au e uiga ki toku fesokotakiga mo te Atua?


However, he had full confidence that he could win his internal battle by prayerfully relying on Jehovah and exercising faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Kae ui i ei, ne talitonu katoatoa a ia me mafai ne ia o manumalo i te taua totino tenei mai te fakalagolago ki a Ieova i ‵talo kae fakagalue te fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


In this regard, Paul urged the Corinthians: “My beloved brothers, become steadfast, unmovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in connection with the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) “Steadfast” means ‘firmly fixed in place.’ 	 Ona ko te mea tenei, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki te kau Kolinito, penei: “Tela la, e oku taina fagasele, ke ‵mautakitaki koutou, sa gasue‵sue, kae ke ga‵lue malosi koutou i te galuega a te Aliki, me ko iloa ‵lei ne koutou me sē mafai o māumāu otou galuega i te Aliki.” (1 Kolinito 15:58) A te tu “‵mautakitaki” ko te ‘sē gasuesue’ tenā.


They imagined he was speaking about taking rest in sleep. 	 Kae ne taofi pelā ona soko, i te pati a Iesu e fakauiga fua ki te moe o Lasalo.


Many of us, though, are now living in a relatively peaceful time, with no outright persecution. 	 Kae ko te tokoukega o tatou e ola nei i se vaitaimi o te filemu e aunoa mo fakasauaga kolā e fakafesagai ‵tonu atu tatou ki ei.


What is the strongest reason to maintain marital fidelity? 	 Se a te ‵toe pogai sili ke tumau i te ‵ma i feitu tau te fakaipoipoga?


Genesis chapter 3 records how the first human pair made the willful decision to disobey their Life-Giver, Jehovah God. 	 E fakamatala mai i te Kenese mataupu e 3 a te auala ne fakaiku ei mo te iloa tonu ne se tauavaga ke se faka‵logo laua ki te Māfuaga o te lā ola, ko Ieova te Atua.


7 Daniel too saw much to give us confidence. 	 7 Ne lavea foki ne Tanielu se fakaasiga telā e maua mai i ei ne tatou se loto talitonu.


15 In conclusion, what really makes life worthwhile? 	 15 I te fakaotiga, se a te mea e fai ei ke aogā te olaga?


4 On the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., “the spirit of the truth” arrived, being poured out on about 120 Christians gathered together in Jerusalem. 	 4 I te aso o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., ne oko atu ei a “te agaga o te munatonu,” telā ne ‵ligi atu ki Kelisiano e toko 120 kolā ne maopoopo fakatasi i Ielusalema.


Seeing a soldier running toward us, weapon in hand, we jammed the van into reverse, turned around, and sped back to the branch. 	 I te laveaga ne matou a te sotia e tele mai mo te fana ki luga i a matou, se mea vave eiloa o fakatele ki tua a te motoka, ‵pale fakavave kae tele makini o toe foki ki te ofisa lagolago.


Notice Ps 51 verse 5: “Look! With error I was brought forth with birth pains, and in sin my mother conceived me.” 	 Ke toe onoono ki te fuaiupu e 5: “Ne amio masei au talu taku fanaumaiga; ne agasala foki au talu mai taku fanaumaiga.”


“JUST as there is one Christ, so there exists a single body of Christ, a single Bride of Christ: ‘a single Catholic and apostolic Church.’”—Dominus Iesus. 	 “ME TOKOTASI fua te Keliso, tela la e tasi foki te foitino o Keliso, e tokotasi te Avaga a Keliso: ‘ko te Lotu Katolika telā ne māfua mai i te kau apositolo.’—Dominus Iesus.


Our preaching expresses God’s mercy, opening the way for people to change and to get “everlasting life.” 	 E fakaasi atu ne ‵tou talaiga a te alofa fakamagalo o te Atua, kae ‵tala atu i ei a te auala ki te tino ke ‵fuli kae ke maua te “ola se-gata-mai.”


(Gal. 5:19-21) People of this kind are the same as those who walk in accord with the flesh. 	 (Kalatia 5:19-21) A vaegā tino penei e ‵pau eiloa mo latou kolā e sa‵sale i te foitino.


How can we benefit from reviewing and meditating on the lives of individuals mentioned in the Bible? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai te toe onoono mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki olaga o tino taki tokotasi kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu?


It also requires that we imitate his manner of walking. 	 E aofia foki i ei a te fakaakoako atu ki te auala ne ola ei a ia.


By the end of the Thousand Year Reign, the earth will be brought into a paradisaic condition, and mankind upon it will have been brought to human perfection. 	 Kafai ko oti atu te Pulega i te Afe Tausaga, ka fai te lalolagi pelā me se palataiso, kae ka ‵lei katoatoa a tino i ei.


It should also take into account what is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord Jehovah. 	 E ‵tau foki o mafau‵fau tatou ki te mea telā e fakafiafia ki te Aliki Sili ko Ieova.


• Which happiness pronounced by Jesus especially impresses you? 	 • Se a te mea fakafiafia ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu ne fiafia malosi koe ki ei?


How did the leaders of God’s ancient people and Jesus Christ give evidence that they were . . . 	 Ne fakatalitonu mai pefea ne tino kolā ne takitaki ne latou a tino o te Atua i aso mua, mo Iesu Keliso i a latou ne . . .


So, then, all three “whens” apply to the same future time period—the great tribulation. 	 Tela la, e fakasino atu eiloa a “taimi” katoa e tolu konei ki se vaitaimi e tasi mai mua—te fakalavelave lasi.


Some may have the best of intentions for their fellowmen. 	 Kāti e ‵saga tonu a nisi tino ki olotou tino.


What an example David set in keeping Jehovah’s worship foremost in his life! 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te gali o te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Tavita i te fakamuamua faeloa o te tapuakiga ki a Ieova i tena olaga kātoa!


Over the past ten years, more than 70 zealous publishers and pioneers from 11 countries* have come to serve in this fruitful field in Africa, where many people respect the Bible. 	 I se sefulu tupu tausaga ko ‵teka, e sili atu mo te toko 70 a tino talai loto finafinau mo paenia mai fenua* e 11 ne o‵mai o tavini atu i te koga talai ola ‵lei tenei i Afelika, se koga telā e āva a tino e tokouke i ei ki te Tusi Tapu.


Was there any way that he could learn about this? 	 E mata, e isi aka se auala e mafai ei o iloa ne ia te uiga o te mea tenei?


Another tactic of Satan is to appeal to sinful human inclinations. 	 A te suā togafiti a Satani ko te fakaaogāga ne ia o manakoga agasala o te tino.


(Psalm 109:30) Honor, a faithful Witness in her mid-70’s, notes: “Even in less responsive territories, it is a privilege to represent the Most High.” 	 (Salamo 109:30) Ne fai mai a Honor, telā ko fitusefulu tupu ana tausaga, penei: “Ke oko foki eiloa ki koga kolā e se fia‵fia malosi ei a tino ki te galuega talai, e taulia eiloa tatou ke fai mo sui o te Aliki Sili.”


Jehovah said to Judean King Josiah: “For the reason that your heart was soft so that you humbled yourself because of Jehovah at your hearing what I have spoken . . . and began weeping before me, I, even I, have heard.” (2 Kings 22:19) Josiah’s heart was humble and receptive. 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova ki te Tupu Iutaia ko Iosia, penei: “Ne saesae ou gatu kae tagi mo te fakamaulalo i oku mua, i te lagonaga ne koe me ka fakasala ne au a Ielusalema mo tino e nofo i ei. . . . Kae ‵lei me ko oti ne lagona ne au tau talo.” (2 Tupu 22:19) Ne loto maulalo kae taliagofie ne te loto o Iosia a mea.


By doing good to those who lack appreciation, we will be imitating our gracious Creator, Jehovah God. 	 A te faiga o mea ‵lei ki tino sē loto fakafetai, ko fakaakoako eiloa tatou ki te ‵tou Mafuaga, ko Ieova te Atua.


For more information, see chapters 15 and 16 of this book, What Does the Bible Really Teach?, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 15 mo te 16 o te tusi tenei Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


(Matt. 20:28) Dorcas “abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy.” 	 (Mata. 20:28) Ne fai ne Tokasi “a galuega ‵lei e uke kae tufa atu foki a meaalofa.”


3 Are All Religions Good? 	 3 E Mata, e Mafai o Malamalama i te Tusi Tapu?


11 Like Isaac of old, Jesus was willing to be offered up as a sacrifice on the altar of Jehovah’s will for him. 	 11 E pelā mo te toeaina ko Isaako, ne loto fiafia a Iesu o tuku atu tena ola e pelā me se taulaga i te fatafaitaulaga a Ieova telā ko te faiga o tena loto.


In prayer, Jesus said of his disciples: “They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.” 	 I tena ‵talo, ne fai atu a Iesu e uiga ki ana soko: “E se ne tino o te lalolagi latou, e penei foki mo au e sē se tino o te lalolagi.”


What wise counsel did Gamaliel give to the Sanhedrin? 	 Se a te manatu fesoasoani poto ne tuku atu ne Kamalielu ki te Sanetulini?


6 Because of Abraham’s outstanding faith, Jehovah made a covenant with him regarding his offspring, or “seed.” 	 6 Ona ko te lasi o te fakatuanaki o Apelaamo, ne fai ei ne Ieova tena feagaiga ki a ia e uiga ki tena “fanau.”


When did Jesus appoint the slave over all his belongings, and why? 	 Ko te taimi fea ne fili ei ne Iesu a te tavini ke pule i ana mea katoa, kae kaia?


However, the Jews had their own ideas, and not even the miracle-working Son of God could persuade them otherwise. 	 Kae ne ‵nofo foki loa a te kau Iutaia mo te lotou malamalama, kae ne seki mafai foki o fai ne vavega a te Tama a te Atua ke tali‵tonu latou me e ‵se te lotou malamalama.


His writings were motivating to liberal Greeks and to conservative Jews. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu ana tusitusiga ki tino Eleni kolā ne fia fakalogo‵logo atu mo tino Iutaia kolā ne ma‵losi eiloa i olotou tuu mo aganuu.


For instance, in its “Millennium Declaration” of 2000, the United Nations General Assembly made this solemn resolve: “We will spare no effort to free our peoples from the scourge of war, whether within or between States, which has claimed more than 5 million lives in the past decade.” 	 E pelā mo te “Millennium Declaration” o te 2000, ne fai ei ne te United Nations General Assembly te fakaikuga tenei: “E taumafai malosi matou o fakasaoloto a ‵tou tino mai taua, faitalia me ne taua i loto i te Fenua io me i Fenua, kolā ne tamate i ei a tino e silia atu i te 5 miliona i te sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka.”


Christian Neutrality Versus Terrorism 	 Te ‵Kese o te sē ‵Kau Atu o Kelisiano ki se Feitu mo Tino Amio Takafia‵toa


2. What can be said about Psalm 91 and what it promises? 	 2 Kāti ne tusigina ne Mose a pati i te Salamo 91.


Suppose that person was clever enough to come up with the teachings credited to Jesus in the Bible. 	 Kāti a te tino tenā se tino poto ‵ki ke fai ne ia a tala ‵gali e uiga ki a Iesu i te Tusi Tapu.


Even wild beasts will be tamed.” 	 Ke oko foki ki manu fe‵kai ka se toe fakama‵taku.”


(Ps. 37:11; Rev. 20:7-10) Truly, Christ Jesus’ rule will surpass Solomon’s in ways we cannot yet imagine! 	 (Salamo 37:11; Fakaasiga 20:7-10) E tonu, ka sili atu fakafia a te pulega a Keliso Iesu i te pulega a Solomona i auala kolā e seki mafau‵fau tatou ki ei!


3 In such a gloomy world, can better news be found? 	 3 E mata, e mafai o maua se tala ‵lei i se lalolagi faigata penei?


4. (a) How serious is it to make a vow to God? (b) What do we want to learn about Jephthah and Hannah? 	 4. (a) E pefea te tāua o te faiga o se tautoga ki te Atua? (e) Ne a mea e fia tauloto ne tatou e uiga ki a Iefata mo Hana?


(Mark 10:35-45) Jesus desired to help his disciples get rid of this tendency. 	 (Maleko 10:35-45) Ne fia fesoasoani atu Iesu ki ana soko ke mo a ma fia ma‵luga latou.


Who are the riders of the chariots, and what is their assignment? 	 Ko oi a tino faka‵tele i kaliota, kae se a te lotou galuega?


• Despite disappointments, why did Moses keep his eyes focused on Jehovah’s promises? 	 • Faitalia a tulaga fakafanoa‵noa, kaia ne tumau ei a Mose i te saga tonu atu ki folafolaga a Ieova?


“Everything he does will succeed.” 	 “E manuia foki i mea katoa e fai ne [ia].”


OVERCOMING APPREHENSION ABOUT SINGING 	 KE MANUMALO I SO SE LAGONAGA SĒ ‵LEI E UIGA KI TE USUGA O PESE


How to Recognize People Who Love God 	 Te Auala ke Iloa Aka ei a Tino Kolā e A‵lofa ki te Atua


Will we prove to be like David or like Saul? 	 E mata, ka fai tatou pelā mo Tavita, io me pelā mo Saulo?


(John 6:44) Do we really believe that Jehovah is leading his congregated people and that if adjustments need to be made, he will take action in his due time?—Read Romans 14:1-4. 	 (Ioane 6:44) E mata, e tali‵tonu eiloa tatou me e takitaki ne Ieova tena fakapotopotoga kae kafai e ‵tau o fai ne fakama‵fuliga, ka gasuesue eiloa a ia i tena taimi tonu?—Faitau te Loma 14:1-4.


▪ Patricia, mentioned in the opening article. 	 ▪ Patricia, telā ne taku mai i te mataupu i te kamataga.


17, 18. (a) As to our race for life, what can we learn from the “cloud of witnesses”? (b) What will be considered in the following article? 	 17, 18. (a) Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai “tino tali‵tonu fakamaoni”? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


What Jehovah foretold about Israel and Judah was fulfilled. 	 Ne fakataunu eiloa a valoaga a Ieova e uiga ki Isalaelu mo Iuta.


(Philippians 3:10, 11) Paul was pointing out that the life of an anointed follower of Christ involves a course of integrity-keeping under test, a daily facing of death, and finally a death of integrity, followed by the heavenly resurrection. 	 (Filipi 3:10, 11) Ne fakaasi mai ne Paulo me i te ola o se soko fakaekegina o Keliso e aofia i ei te fakamaoni faitalia a tofotofoga, te fakafesagai atu ki te mate i aso katoa, mo te mate fakamaoni telā e ‵soko atu ki ei ko te toetuga ki te lagi.


“I used to have doubts about God’s existence. 	 “Ne masani au o fakalotolotolua me e isi se Atua io me seai.


We have at times made comments to that effect. 	 E isi ne taimi ne fai ei ne tatou a fakamatalaga ki te manatu tenā.


8 David next describes another wonder of Jehovah’s creation: “In them [the visible heavens] he has set a tent for the sun, and it is like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber; it exults as a mighty man does to run in a path. 	 8 Ne toe fakamatala mai foki ne Tavita te suā mea fakaofoofogia ne faite ne Ieova: “Ko fakatoka foki ne te Atua i te lagi se koga mō te la; e sae mai i te taeao, kae fiafia e pelā me se tagata fatoa avaga, e pelā me se tagata malosi e fiafia faeloa o tele i se fakatautelega.


How does Zechariah’s record of those visions affect us today? 	 E pokotia pefea koe i aso nei i fakamatalaga a Sakalia ki fakaasiga konā?


As a result, Eli’s sons continued in their bad course. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ne tumau eiloa a tama a Eli i te faiga o amioga ma‵sei.


God’s “eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.”—2 Chron. 16:9. 	 A te Atua “e onoono faka‵lei eiloa ki te lalolagi; e ave ne ia a te malosi ki tino kolā e fakamaoni ki a ia.”—2 Nofoaiga Tupu 16:9.


Yes, when it comes to handling the faults of others, the Christian course is to imitate our merciful Father’s dealings with us when we make mistakes.—Read Psalm 103:12-14. 	 E tonu, a te auala faka-Kelisiano ke ‵saga atu ki mea ‵se a nisi tino, ko te fakaakoako ki faifaiga a te ‵tou Tamana alofa fakamagalo ki a tatou māfai ko fai ne tatou a mea ‵se.—Faitau te Salamo 103:12-14.


GILEAD 	 KILEATA


12 Power. 	 12 Malosi.


18 Whether we are now being persecuted or not, we should be concerned about fellow Christians. 	 18 Faitalia me ko fakasauāgina nei tatou io me ikai, e ‵tau eiloa o kilo‵kilo tatou ki mea e ‵lei ei a taina Kelisiano.


An angel rebelled against the authority of the very One who had created him. 	 Ne ‵teke atu se agelu ki te pulega a te Tino telā ne faite ne ia a ia.


“He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth. The bow he breaks apart and does cut the spear in pieces; the wagons he burns in the fire.”—Psalm 46:9. 	 “E fakagata ne ia a taua i te lalolagi kātoa; e fatifati ne ia a kausana, e fakamasei ne ia a tao, kae ‵sunu ne ia a talita ki te afi.”—Salamo 46:9.


How did the first-century Christians cover the costs involved? 	 Ne maua pefea ne Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua a tupe e lava mō mea katoa konei?


(1 Sam. 17:34-37) We too need strong faith in order to continue in the ministry, especially when we encounter people who are not favorably disposed. 	 (1 Samuelu 17:34-37) E manakogina foki ne tatou se fakatuanaki malosi ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te talai atu, maise loa māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo tino kolā e se ‵saga tonu mai.


But the Witness with whom I was studying helped me a lot. 	 Kae ne fesoasoani malosi mai a te Molimau telā ne fai ne ia taku akoga.


What kind of actions? 	 E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou faifaiga?


“Without faith it is impossible to please [God] well,” writes Paul. 	 E tusi mai a Paulo: “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakafiafia te Atua e aunoa mo te fakatuanaki.”


This is described as headship. 	 Ko fai ei a ia mo fai te ulu o te kāiga.


He lets us choose for ourselves whether we will develop this quality. 	 E talia ne ia ke filifili aka ne tatou me ka fakamalosi aka ne tatou te uiga tenei io me ikai.


Try to keep in mind that Jesus did not become upset with his disciples, even when they showed a measure of spiritual weakness. 	 Taumafai ke masaua me ne seki ita atu a Iesu ki ana soko, e tiga eiloa ne fakaasi atu ne latou te lotou vāi‵vai i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


What role does the new covenant play in the life of an anointed Christian? 19 Anointed Christians are certain of their heavenly hope, of their having been taken into the new covenant. 	 Ne faipati Iesu e uiga ki te mea tenei i te taimi ne kamata ei ne ia te Fakamanatuga, i ana pati konei: “Ko te ipu tenei o te feagaiga fou i toku toto, ko fakamaligi mō koutou.”


How has Isaiah 54:17 proved true in the case of Jehovah’s servants? 	 Ne lavea atu pefea te ‵tonu o pati i te Isaia 54:17 i mea ne ‵tupu ki tavini a Ieova?


Why do you not rather let yourselves be wronged? 	 E a, e masei manafai e fakapuapuagatia koutou?


If we allow ourselves to cultivate love for material things and the pleasures of life, our love of God will grow cold.—Matthew 24:12. 	 Kafai e talia ne tatou a te fia‵fai ki mea faka-te-foitino mo fakafiafiaga o te olaga, ka gasolo ei o se malosi te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua.—Mataio 24:12.


(Dan. 10:8, 11, 18, 19; ftn.) 	 (Tani. 10:8, 11, 18, 19; ftn, NW.)


“If you can make the Bible live—make it meaningful—and if you can fit what you are learning into ‘the pattern of healthful words,’ then you don’t just have isolated pieces of information. 	 “Kafai e mafai o fai ne koe te Tusi Tapu ke ola—fai ke lavea atu tena aogā—kae kafai e mafai o fakaaogā ne koe au mea e tauloto ke fetaui mo ‘faifaiga o muna ‵lei,’ ko tena uiga e se faivalevale au fakamatalaga.


(Revelation 12:9; Genesis 3:14) When God said that Adam would “dominate” his wife, God was not indicating his approval of the subjugation of woman by man. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9; Kenese 3:14, NW) I te faimaiga te Atua me ka ‘pule’ atu Atamu ki tena avaga, ne seki fakaasi mai ne te Atua i ei a tena taliaga ke pule kātoatoa atu te tagata ki luga i te fafine.


A soldier had to keep his belt tight in order to protect his loins (hips, groin, and lower abdomen) and to bear the weight of his sword. 	 E ‵tau o fusi ke ‵mau ne te sotia a tena fusi ke puipui ei tena taugasulu (ana tega, mo te feitu ki lalo o te tinae) kae ke mafai foki o tauave ne ia te ‵mafa o tena pelu.


His sovereignty is just, eternal, and universal. 	 E amiotonu, e tumau ki te se-gata-mai, kae e oko atu foki tena pulega sili ki te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa.


(Gen. 18:20, 21; 22:12) He thus balances his power of foreknowledge with his respect for our free will. 	 (Kene. 18:20, 21; 22:12) E fakapaleni ne ia tena malosi e uiga te iloa ne ia a mea e ‵tupu i aso mai mua ona me āva ki a ia ki ‵tou saolotoga ke fai a filifiliga.


What will we consider in this article? 	 Ne a mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


2 King Solomon likened children to “arrows in the hand of a mighty man.” 	 2 Ne faka‵pau ne te Tupu ko Solomona a tama‵liki ki “matasana i lima o se sotia.”


Although the original books of the Bible have disappeared, we can consult ancient copies—including thousands of Bible manuscripts. 	 E tiga eiloa ko oti ne ‵galo atu a tusitusiga mua o te Tusi Tapu, kae e mafai eiloa o ‵sala atu ki ei—e aofia i ei a te fia afe o tusitusiga muamua.


Paul successfully dealt with the challenges he faced, and so can you. 	 Ne manuia eiloa a Paulo i te fakafesagai atu ki mea faiga‵ta ne fepaki mo ia, kae e mafai foki o fai koe penā.


What may happen if we adapt our teaching methods to a Bible student’s specific needs? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tupu māfai e fakafetaui aka a ‵tou akoakoga ki manakoga o te tino akoga?


6, 7. (a) Who is responsible for the persecution of true worshippers? (b) How can we imitate the example of Elihu of old? 	 6, 7. (a) Ko oi e ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki ei mō te fakasauaga o tino tapuaki ‵tonu? (e) E mafai pefea o tau‵tali atu tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Eliu?


Note that verse 8 specifically states: “Ministerial servants should likewise be serious.” 	 Ke masaua me e fai ‵tonu mai i te fuaiupu e 8, NW: “E ‵tau foki o ma‵tua ‵lei a tavini fesoasoani.”


Where in particular should the law of loving-kindness rule, and how can it do so? 	 I te feitu fea e ‵tau ei o pule atu a te tulafono o te alofa atafai, kae e mafai pefea o fai penā?


One way we demonstrate such interest is by the way we listen. 	 A te auala e tasi ke fakaasi atu te fiafia tenei ko te auala e fakalogo‵logo ei tatou.


Similarly, in our preaching work, we should be modest and discreet about how we talk to others. 	 E ‵tau foki mo tatou o agama‵lū kae fakaeteete i te ‵tou galuega talai, i te auala e fai‵pati atu ei tatou.


They came to associate this activity with a warm environment.” 	 Ne ‵kilo atu lāua ki te mea tenei e pelā me se faifaiga alofa.”


• How has the evangelizing work of Jehovah’s Witnesses grown in modern times? 	 3. (a) Se a te lua o pogai e loto finafinau ei a Molimau a Ieova? (e) Se a te mea e aofia i te ‘fakasaoga’ ne te Atua o tatou?


6 The new nation, “the Israel of God,” is made up of spiritual Israelites. 	 6 E aofia i te fenua fou, “te Isalaelu a te Atua,” a tino Isalaelu faka-te-agaga katoa.


Give it to me!’ 	 Tuku mai ki a au!’


(Matt. 7:7-11) Think about this: If Jehovah cares for the birds, how much more so does he care for you who love him and have given yourself to him? 	 (Mata. 7:7-11) Mafaufau ki te mea tenei: Kafai a Ieova e atafai ki manu, e pefea te lasi o tena atafai ki a koe telā e alofa atu ki a ia kae ko oti ne tuku atu ne koe a koe eiloa ki a ia?


Consider a few real-life examples found in the Bible that show how habits can help or hinder our service to God and our relationship with him. 	 Mafau‵fau ki fakaakoakoga ‵tonu i te Tusi Tapu kolā e fakaasi mai i ei te auala e mafai o fesoasoani io me e taofi aka ne faifaiga masani ‵tou taviniga ki te Atua mo ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ia.


(Read Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 13:24-30, 37-43, Tusi Tapu Tuvalu.)


▪ “Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 	 ▪ “Ka ko te tino e fakaosoosogina manafai ko to keatea a ia, kae faka‵segina ne ona manakoga ma‵sei.


How is the preaching work a protection? 	 I te auala fea e fai ei te galuega talai e pelā me se puipuiga?


(Matt. 9:9-13) Was Jesus excusing serious wrongdoing? 	 (Mata. 9:9-13) E mata, ne fai ne Iesu se fakamasakoga mō agasala matagā?


Would he lean on his natural ability, his years of experience, or his intimate knowledge of Jehovah’s thinking? 	 E mata, ka fakalagolago tou tagata ki te mea e mafai ne ia o fai, tena apo, mo te ‵poko o tena iloa i mafaufauga o Ieova?


Positive thinking is certainly admirable. 	 E ‵lei ‵ki a kilokiloga fiafia.


(Luke 4:7, 8) We might ask ourselves: ‘Does the entertainment I choose make it possible for me to give God exclusive devotion? 	 (Luka 4:7, 8) E ‵tau o fesili ifo tatou penei: ‘E mata, a fakafiafiaga kolā ne filifili ne au e fai ei ke tuku atu ne au te tapuakiga telā e katoatoa ki te Atua?


Encourage the student to ask questions and to tell you when he does not fully understand some point.—Mark 4:10; 9:32, 33. 	 Ke fakamalosi atu ki te tino akoga ke fai ne ia ana fesili kae ke fakailoa mai foki māfai e se maina ‵lei a ia i se mea.—Maleko 4:10; 9:32, 33.


Why were messages of doom fulfilled upon Judah and other nations? WHAT powerful judgment messages Jehovah inspired Zephaniah to deliver! 	 KO TAFAGA la te ma‵losi o fekau o fakamasinoga kolā ne fakaosofia ne Ieova a Sefanaia ke fakailoa atu!


19 Jesus always displayed a positive mental attitude toward his followers and toward God’s arrangements, however difficult it was to do so. 	 19 Ne fakaasi atu faeloa ne Iesu a uiga ‵lei ki ana soko penā foki loa mo fakatokaga a te Atua, faitalia me e pefea te faigata ke fai penā.


(Deut. 32:6; 2 Chron. 6:21; Acts 17:24, 28) Use of the plural term “our” should remind us that our fellow believers also have a close relationship with God. 	 (Teutelonome 32:6; 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 6:21; Galuega 17:24, 28) A te fakaaogaga o te tugapati “te motou” e ‵tau o fakamasaua mai ki a tatou me e maua foki ne ‵tou taina tali‵tonu se fesokotakiga pili mo te Atua.


What lessons can we draw from the actions of the kings, the prophets, and others mentioned in the book? 	 Ne a akoakoga e maua ne tatou mai faifaiga a tupu, pelofeta, mo nisi tino kolā e fakaasi mai i te tusi tenei?


And what a fine pattern of humility that was! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te gali o te fakaakoakoga o te loto maulalo tenā!


(Ps. 34:15-18; 46:1) How does God provide that help? 	 (Salamo 34:15-18; 46:1) E tuku mai pefea ne te Atua a te fesoasoani tenā?


LOOK FOR THESE POINTS 	 ‵SALA KI MANATU KONEI


(Acts 20:20, 21) Commenting on Acts 20:20, Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament says: “It is worth noting that this greatest of preachers preached from house to house.” 	 (Galuega 20:20, 21) E uiga ki te Galuega 20:20, e fai mai te Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament: “Se mea aogā eiloa ke iloa ne tatou me i te tino talai sili tenei ne talai atu mai fale ki fale.”


Let us see how doing so will motivate us to develop a good routine of personal study, to cultivate genuine love for people, and to have a proper view of ourselves. 	 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki te auala ka fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke fai se fakasologa ‵lei mō sukesukega totino, ke ati aka ei se alofa tonu ki tino, mo te mauaga o se kilokiloga paleni e uiga ki a tatou eiloa.


11 David prayed to Jehovah God: “Teach me to do your will.” 	 11 Ne ‵talo atu a Tavita ki a Ieova: “Akoako mai au ke fai ne au tou loto.”


Defending Good News Before Officials, Sept. 	 Ke ‵Pulu te Tala ‵Lei i Mua o Ofisa Ma‵luga, Sete.


(Revelation 2:1–3:22) Keep in mind that those whom Jesus addressed were anointed Christians with the hope of ruling alongside him in heaven. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:1–3:22) Ke masaua me ne faipati a Iesu ki Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke pule fakatasi latou mo ia i te lagi.


Nevertheless, by the Middle Ages, the group of Magi who went to see the young Jesus had been canonized and given the names Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthasar. 	 Kae kāti ko te vaitaimi mai te 1,000 ki te 1400 T.A. ne fai ei a Makoi kolā ne āsi atu ki a Iesu e pelā me ne tino tapu kae fakaigoa latou ki a Melchior, Gaspar mo Balthasar.


(Acts 16:6-10) God’s spirit also moved early Christians to share in writing God’s Word, the Bible, for the benefit of all humankind. 	 (Galuega 16:6-10) Ne fakamalosi atu foki te agaga o te Atua ki Kelisiano mua ke fai olotou tusaga i te tusiga o te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, mō te ‵lei o tino katoa.


(Mark 14:61-64; John 10:33) Of course, Jesus was neither a sinner nor a blasphemer. 	 (Maleko 14:61-64; Ioane 10:33) E tonu, a Iesu e se se tino agasala io me se tino gutu pati masei ki te Atua.


By contrast, how refreshing it is to receive help from someone who is gracious. 	 E ‵kese mo te mea tenā, se mea gali ‵ki ke maua ne koe se fesoasoani mai se tino telā e kaimalie.


How did Israel respond to God’s invitation to come into a covenant relationship with him as his chosen people? 	 Ne tali atu pefea te kau Isalaelu ki te ‵kamiga a te Atua ke fai latou mo ana tino filifilia?


(Deuteronomy 1:34-36) Do what God requires of you, and never consider partaking of “the table of demons.” (1 Corinthians 10:21) Reject apostasy. 	 (Teutelonome 1:34-36) Fai te mea e manako te Atua ke fai ne koe, kae ke mo a eiloa e kai i “te laulau a temoni.” (1 Kolinito 10:21) ‵Teke atu ki faifaiga faka-aposetasi.


Circuit overseers and elders remember the Governing Body by sticking closely to guidelines given to them. 	 E masaua ne ovasia o fenua mo toeaina a te Potukau Pule mai te tau‵tali faka‵lei atu ki fakatakitakiga ne tuku mai ne latou.


Imagine how you would feel if you were turned down by one employer after another. 	 Mafaufau la i a koe e se talia faeloa ne tino kesekese ke fakagalue koe.


What was Martha confident about regarding her brother? 	 Se a te mea ne talitonu ki ei a Maleta e uiga ki tena tuagane?


Jesus can “sympathize with our weaknesses” because he “has been tested in all respects like ourselves, but without sin.”—Hebrews 2:17, 18; 4:15, 16. 	 E malamalama a Iesu i ‘‵tou vāivāiga’ me “ne fakaosoosogina e pelā eiloa mo tatou, kae ne seki agasala la a ia.”—Epelu 2:17, 18; 4:15, 16.


Should they move up or expand? 	 E mata, ka talia ne latou a tulaga io me ko avanoaga ke maua ne tupe e uke atu?


From our limited perspective, we may not be able to see the whole picture. 	 Kāti ka se mafai o lavea ne tatou a mea e aofia i ei ona ko ‵tou kilokiloga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Does Proverbs 6:30 Excuse Stealing? 	 E Mata, e Talia ne te Faataoto 6:30 a te Kaisoa?


In the books of First and Second Thessalonians, we find timely warnings for us. 	 I te tusi muamua mo te lua o Tesalonia, e maua ne tatou i ei a faka‵pulaga i te taimi tonu.


9 The first-century Christian congregation was organized, and it benefited from the direction of the governing body, initially made up of the apostles. 	 9 A te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua, ne fakatoka faka‵lei, kae ne aoga ki a latou a te takitakiga mai i te potukau pule, kolā ne aofia muamua ei a apositolo.


(Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 1:6-8) What can you do to help a student make that kind of spiritual progress? 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20; Galuega 1:6-8) Ne a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke fesoasoani atu ki te tino akoga ke fai ne ia te vaegā gasoloatuga penā i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


It quotes God, seated on his heavenly throne, as declaring: “Look! I am making all things new.” 	 E siki mai i ei a pati a te Atua tela e sagasaga i tena nofogaaliki faka-te-lagi, ana muna: ““Nei, ko fakafou ne au a mea katoa!”


He may have been Prince Hezekiah of Judah. 	 Kāti ne ‵fatu ne Hesekia, te tama a te tupu o Iuta.


• One of several equally acceptable sacred texts 	 • Se tusi telā e ‵pau a tena tāua mo nisi tusi tapu aka e uke


IMAGINE that you are lying in a hospital bed. 	 MAFAUFAU la me ko moe atu koe i se moega i te fa‵kaimasaki.


He spoke to people’s hearts, addressed their needs, helping the weak and consoling the depressed. 	 Ne otia a loto o tino i ana pati, ne tuku atu ne ia a mea kolā e ma‵nako ki ei a tino, e pelā mo te fesoasoani ki tino loto vāivāi mo te fakamafanafana atu ki tino loto fanoa‵noa.


Today, we need to work industriously and with a sense of urgency because we are living in “the time of the end.” 	 I aso nei, e ‵tau o ga‵lue kae fakatāua malosi te galuega ona ko te mea ko ola tatou i te taimi o “te gataga.”


The Hebrew root word from which it is drawn means to “be faithful” or “trustworthy.” 	 A te pati fakavae i te ‵gana Epelu telā ne maua mai i ei te pati tenā e fakauiga ki te “ke fakamaoni” io me e “fakatalitonugina.”


• Why do we desire to act with courage? 	 • Kaia e ma‵nako ei tatou ke fakaasi atu te loto toa?


SONGS: 79, 140 	 PESE: 79, 140


We can invite new publishers to accompany us when we make return visits and conduct home Bible studies. 	 E mafai o ‵kami ne tatou a tino talai ‵fou ke olo tasi mo tatou ki ‵tou toe asiga mo akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


And throughout the final phase of the great tribulation, Jehovah will protect his people. 	 Kae i Amaketo, ka puipui ne Ieova ana tavini mai te faka‵saoga o olotou ola.


“Having to take a stand against my mother’s immoral lifestyle was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do,” she said. 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine: “A te ‵teke atu ki te olaga finalalolagi o toku mātua ko te ‵toe mea faigata eiloa ke fai ne au.


If you can pioneer, the joys you receive will far outweigh any sacrifices you will make. 	 Kafai koe e paenia, ka lasi fakafia atu a te fiafia e maua ne koe i lō so se mea e fai ne koe.


Jehovah’s standards, however, do not fluctuate with the weather.—Mal. 3:6. 	 Kae ko tulaga o Ieova e se mafai o fakamafuli‵fuli ne tau o aso.—Mala. 3:6.


When serious problems arose in marriage, help was often provided by the elders. 	 Kafai e ‵sae aka ne fakalavelave i te olaga avaga, e maua faeloa te fesoasoani mai i toeaina.


Organizational Progress 	 Te Gasolo Atu ki Mua o Fakatokaga i te Fakapotopotoga


How do Jehovah’s Witnesses “suck the milk of nations,” and how has this been reflected in their teaching and evangelizing work? 	 E maua pefea ne Molimau a Ieova a mea aogā mai ‘te tausi’ atu o malo ki a latou, kae ne fakaasi mai pefea a mea konā i te lotou galuega ko te akoako atu mo te talaiga o te tala ‵lei?


(Mark 12:36; Psalm 110:1) Jesus knew that when David wrote his psalms, he was guided by holy spirit. 	 (Maleko 12:36, Tusi Paia, Samoa; Salamo 110:1) Ne iloa ne Iesu me i te taimi ne tusi ei ne Tavita tena faisalamo, ne takitaki a ia ne te agaga tapu.


Their remains are allegedly housed in the cathedral of Cologne, Germany. 	 E fai pelā me ne tanu olotou foitino i te falesa o te kau Katolika i Cologne, Siamani.


At the age of 16, I dedicated my life to Jehovah, getting baptized on July 24, 1954, at a convention in Toronto, Canada. 	 I te taimi ko 16 ei au, ne tuku atu toku ola ki a Ieova, e auala i te papatisoga i a Iulai 24, 1954, i te fono o te atufenua i Toronto, i Kanata.


His listeners in the northern kingdom of Israel may have been surprised to hear Amos proclaim judgment against the kingdom of Judah. 	 Kāti ne ‵poi a tino i te feitu ki matū o Isalaelu i te lagonaga ne latou a te folafolaga a Amosa e uiga ki te fakamasinoga telā ka oko ki te malo o Iuta.


As Paul said, it was when “the kindness and the love for man on the part of our Savior, God, was manifested” that “he saved us through the bath that brought us to life and through the making of us new by holy spirit.” 	 E pelā mo pati a Paulo, ko te taimi ne fakaasi mai ei “te alofa kaimalie mo te ‵lei o te Atua te ‵tou Fakaola,” telā “ne ana fakaolagina ei tatou, i te faka‵maga telā ne aumai ei ne te Agaga Tapu te fanau fou mo te ola fou.”


That is the way Job would do always.” 	 E fai faeloa ne ia a te faiga tenā, se iloa fua manafai ne agasala se tamaliki a ia o fai ne muna sē ‵lei ki te Atua i se feitu pasala.”


“He who doubts,” cautioned the disciple James, “is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and blown about. 	 E polopoloki mai te soko ko Iakopo: “so se tino e fakalotolotolua, e ‵pau eiloa a ia mo se peau o te moana, e ave sāle kae fepeipeiaki ne te matagi.


Rather than struggling as in an arid spiritual land, God’s people have his approval and a downpour of blessings. 	 I lō te kausaki atu i se laukele mativa i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e maua eiloa ne tino o te Atua a tena taliaga mo ana fakamanuiaga.


Before him pour out your heart. God is a refuge for us.” 	 Taku atu ki a ia otou puapuagā katoa, me ko ia ko te ‵tou ‵lafiga.”


Origen was a pupil of Clement of Alexandria, who borrowed the idea of an immortal soul from Greek tradition. 	 A Origen, se tokotasi o tamaliki ne fakaakoga ne Clement mai Alexandria, telā ne talitonu ki te akoakoga a te kau Eleni e uiga ki te agaga telā e se mafai o tamate.


The elders reviewed the relationship between the fugitive and the victim, noting if prior hatred existed.—Numbers 35:20-24; Deuteronomy 19:6, 7; Joshua 20:4, 5. 	 Ko iloilo aka ei ne toeaina a te fesokotakiga o te tino tenā mo te tino ne mate, ke iloa aka me ne isi se va sē ‵lei o lāua i aso mua.—Numela 35:20-24; Teutelonome 19:6, 7; Iosua 20:4, 5.


And scientists estimate that there are about 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe! 	 Kae e fakatautau aka ne saienitisi me kāti e 100 piliona a fakaputugā fetu i te lagi telā e lavea atu!


In 1919 when anointed Christians were restored to activity, they were an unusual group of people. 	 I te 1919, ne toe gasue‵sue a Kelisiano fakaekegina e pelā me se potukau tu ‵kese ke toe kamata aka a te galuega.


6 Read 1 Corinthians 10:13. 	 6 Faitau te 1 Kolinito 10:13.


What factors move us to view the ransom as precious? 	 Ne a manatu ‵tonu kolā e fai ei ke ‵kilo atu tatou ki te togiola e pelā me se mea tāua?


2 Jehovah God did not give this revelation directly to John. 	 2 Ne seki tuku tonu atu ne Ieova te fakaasiga tenei ki a Ioane.


4 In the first 11 chapters of his letter, Paul discussed the wonderful opportunity open to both Jews and Gentiles to become rulers with Christ in God’s Kingdom, a hope that natural Israel failed to accept. 	 4 I mataupu muamua e 11 o tena tusi, ne fakamatala atu ne Paulo a te avanoaga gali telā ne ‵tala atu ki tino Iutaia mo tino mai Fenua Fakaa‵tea ke pule fakatasi latou mo Keliso i te Malo o te Atua, se fakamoemoega telā ne seki talia ne te kau Isalaelu.


In a similar way, Jehovah reveals to us the basic meaning of world events. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e fakaasi mai ne Ieova ki a tatou a te uiga o mea kolā e matea ne tatou ko ‵tupu i te lalolagi.


(Luke 9:1, 2; 10:1, 16, 17) Jesus and his disciples were so effective that the Pharisees complained: “See! The world has gone after him.” 	 (Luka 9:1,2; 10:1, 16, 17) Ona ko te magoi o te galuega a Iesu mo ana soko, ne fameo ei a Falesaio: “Kiloke, a te lalolagi katoa ko tau‵tali atu i a ia.”


One objector in their midst was swiftly handled by skillful use of the Scriptures. 	 E tokotasi mai i ei se tino ‵teke telā ne fakatonutonu aka mai te fakaaogaga o tusi fai‵tau fakavae mai i te Tusi Tapu i te toe auala magoi.


When life’s trials seem as overwhelming as a “strong enemy,” Jehovah can be our strength and our might. 	 Kafai ko ma‵losi ‵ki a tofotofoga i te olaga e pelā me se “fili malosi” o kautau, e mafai o fai a Ieova pelā me ko te ‵tou malosi.


Note these expressions made by circuit overseers: “When I work with such faithful brothers and sisters in the ministry, I feel energized by their example.” 	 Mafaufau la ki pati konei ne fai ne ovasia o fenua: “Kafai e ga‵lue fakatasi au mo taina mo tuagane fakamaoni penā i te galuega talai, ne maua eiloa ne au te malosi mai olotou fakaakoakoga.”


(Matt. 16:24) Millions who look forward to life in Paradise on earth are worshipping God and following Christ in that way. 	 (Mataio 16:24) E lau i miliona o tino kolā e olioli ke ola i te Palataiso e tapuaki atu ki te Atua kae tau‵tali i a Keliso i te vaegā auala foki eiloa tenā.


11 When endeavoring to help those who have strayed from God’s flock, the elder might refer to the disciples who abandoned Jesus because of rejecting one of his teachings. 	 11 Kafai e taumafai ke fesoasoani atu ki tino kolā ne ‵galo mai te lafu a te Atua, e mafai o fakasino atu te toeaina ki soko kolā ne tiakina ne latou a Iesu ona ko te ‵teke atu ki se akoakoga e tasi mai i ana akoakoga.


• in the family? 	 • i te kāiga?


Jehovah’s thoughts “are more than even the grains of sand.” 	 E “uke atu i one” a mafaufauga o Ieova.


Majestic mountains are a testimony to Jehovah’s great power. 	 E fakamaoni mai foki ne te ma‵luga ‵gali o mauga a te malosi o Ieova.


(Psalm 40:8) When questioned by opposers, he could therefore respond by quoting the Scriptures from memory.—Matthew 19:3-6; 22:23-32. 	 (Salamo 40:8) Tela la, kafai ne fakafesiligina ne tino ‵teke, ne tali atu a ia mai te fakaaogāga o tusi siki kolā e masaua faeloa ne ia.—Mataio 19:3-6; 22:23-32.


It is smaller than a match head and rarer than a high-quality diamond. 	 E foliki ifo i se ulu o te kaumatāfi kae tāua atu i te taemani tāua.


Sophia: I’m Sophia. 	 Sophia: Au ko Sophia.


What is one way to remember the Governing Body? 	 Se a te auala e tasi ke masaua ne tatou te Potukau Pule?


(Psalm 78:8) Jehovah sees “the secret person of the heart.” (1 Peter 3:4) Yes, “he will teach the meek ones his way.” 	 (Salamo 78:8) E lavea ne Ieova a “te tino se lavea ko te loto.” (1 Petelu 3:4) E tonu, ka “akoako foki ne ia a [“tino loto maulalo,” NW] ki tena kanoloto.”


Consider and Encourage One Another 	 ‵Saga Tonu o Fakamalosi te Suā Tino ki te Suā Tino


15:9; 34:6—What was the standing of the tribe of Simeon with respect to the division of the kingdom of Israel? 	 15:9; 34:6—Se a te tulaga o te matakāiga o Simeona i te vaevaega o te malo o Isalaelu?


The Truth About the Soul 	 Te Munatonu e Uiga ki te Agaga


Whether the unbelieving mate realizes it or not, he or she is “sanctified” because of being married to a believer. 	 Faitalia me iloa io me sē iloa ne te avaga sē talitonu a te mea tenā, a ia e “faka‵magina” me ne avaga a ia ki se tino talitonu.


The psalmist, evidently a young man himself, understood this. 	 Ne maina ‵lei te faisalamo i te mea tenā, me kāti a ia se tamataene foki.


(Read Romans 5:8-10.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 5:8-10.)


Bring your Bible and the publication(s) used during the meeting so that you can follow along and better grasp what is being discussed. 	 Ave tau Tusi Tapu mo tusi kolā e fakaaoga i te fakatasiga ko te mea ke mafai o tautali kae maina foki koe i mataupu kolā e sau‵tala ki ei.


We also have the joy of serving alongside millions of spiritual brothers and sisters, who pursue the same purpose in life. 	 Ka fia‵fia foki eiloa tatou ke tavini fakatasi atu mo te fia miliona o taina mo tuagane faka-te-agaga, kolā e kausaki atu foki ki te fakamoemoega tenā i te olaga.


Jehovah instructed his people to “love the alien resident.” 	 Ne akoako ne Ieova ana tino ke “a‵lofa . . . ki tino fakaa‵tea.”


We are simply told that Noah obeyed God. 	 Ne fai mai fua ki a tatou me ne fakalogo a Noa ki te Atua.


In line with the first seven happinesses outlined by Jesus, who find true happiness today? 	 E ‵tusa mo vaega muamua e fitu o te fiafia kolā ne taku mai ne Iesu, ko oi e maua ne latou te fiafia tonu i aso nei?


She related, “He took 15 minutes with me to discuss my spiritual goals.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia, “Ne fakamāumāu ne ia se 15 minute ke sau‵tala māua ki oku fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.”


We need, then, to help people share the awe that we feel for the God who is “wise in heart.” 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino ke maua foki ne latou te kilokiloga ‵malu telā ko maua ne tatou mō te Atua telā “e tafasili tena poto.”


• Why is it essential for Christian families to “stay awake”? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei mō kāiga Kelisiano ke “mataala”?


Micah 7:5 notes that a lack of justice has led to a lack of trust between companions, confidential friends, and even marriage mates. 	 E fai mai te Mika 7:5 me ne iku atu a faifaiga sē ‵tonu ki te sē fakamaoni i te va o taugasoa ‵pili ke oko foki eiloa ki taki tauavaga.


Expressing their confidence in us, Jehovah God and Jesus Christ kindly encourage us to “get up.”—Ps. 86:5; John 5:19. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso a te lā loto tali‵tonu ki a tatou mai te fakama‵losiga o tatou ke toe “‵tu aka ki luga.”—Sala. 86:5; Ioa. 5:19.


Professor Michael Goulder, for example, was a parish priest in Manchester, England, at the time of the 1958 Munich air disaster in which many of the Manchester United football team were killed. 	 E pelā mo te Polofesa ko Michael Goulder, ne fai a ia mo fai se faifeau i se falesā e tasi i Manchester, i Egelani i te taimi ne tupu ei te fakalavelave ki te vakalele telā ne ‵mate i ei a tino e tokouke kolā ne ‵kau atu ki te tīmu futipolo a Egelani i te 1958 i Munich.


“We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.”—JONATHAN SWIFT, ENGLISH AUTHOR. 	 “E fai fua ne lotu ke maua ne tatou te uiga takalialia, kae e se fai ne latou ke fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa o te suā tino ki te suā tino.”—JONATHAN SWIFT, SE TINO TUSITALA MAI I PELETANIA.


Let us enjoy what he asks us to do, for “God loves a cheerful giver.” 	 Ke na fia‵fia tatou ki te mea telā ne fakamolemole mai a ia ke fai ne tatou, me i “te Atua e alofa ki te tino telā e tuku atu ana mea mo te loto fiafia.”


(Ephesians 5:33) Mildness of temper lightens the atmosphere and offers a welcome contrast to the bickering and contention that blight many families. 	 (Efeso 5:33) A te tino telā e faigata o kaitaua e aumai ne ia te fiafia ki te kāiga telā e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa mai kāiga kolā e ‵nofo mavaevae ona ko kinauga mo taua.


Then he spoke of himself and other faithful worshippers and said: “We, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.” 	 I te otiga o ana pati konā, ne faipati mai ei e uiga ki a ia mo nisi tino tapuaki fakamaoni penei: “Ka ko matou e tapuaki kae faka‵logo [io me sa‵sale i te igoa o] te Aliki te motou Atua ki te se gata mai.”


Having Christ’s mental attitude will help us to get through them. 	 A te taofi ‵mau ki te mafaufau o Keliso ka fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou i ei.


(1 Peter 4:11) Men who seek power for themselves become presumptuous. 	 (1 Petelu 4:11) A tāgata kolā e fia maua se lotou malosi e gasolo o fakamata‵mata.


Yet, there are good reasons why he has not yet acted to remove Satan’s wicked system of things. 	 Kae, e isi ne pogai tāua ne seki gasuesue ei a ia o fakaseai atu a te olaga ma‵sei tenei a Satani.


Then, what a marvelous name Jehovah will make for himself as he acts to deliver his loyal witnesses!—Ezek. 36:23. 	 I te taimi tenā, ka fai ne Ieova se igoa fakaofoofogia mō ia me ka faka‵sao ne ia ana molimau a‵lofa fakamaoni!—Eseki. 36:23.


(John 19:30) For what purpose had Jesus come? 	 (Ioane 19:30) Se a te pogai ne vau ei a Iesu?


(Genesis 2:16, 17) That willful act of disobedience resulted in sin, death, and alienation from God for them and their future offspring. 	 (Kenese 2:16, 17) Ne iku atu te ‵tekeatuga tenā ki te agasala, te mate, mo te ‵vae keatea o laua fakatasi mo lā tama‵liki mai te Atua.


[Box/Pictures on page 21] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 17]


“It is all so very interesting and enlightening,” writes Masha, “but most important, it makes you look at the world differently. 	 “Ko oko loa i te ‵gali kae uke a fakamatalaga e maua i ei,” ko pati a Masha i tena tusi, “kae sili atu i ei e fai ei ke ‵fuli tau kilokiloga ki te lalolagi.


12, 13. (a) What is significant about the year 1914? (b) What does Ezekiel’s prophecy foretell for those coming out in support of God’s Kingdom? 	 Ne ‵pei ifo a ia fakatasi mo ana agelu ki te lalolagi.”—Fakasiga 12:7-9.


2 Tim. 1:13 	 2 Timoteo 1:13


I literally had to stop and contemplate how incredible that prophetic Passover meal was!” 	 Ne manava malie au kae mafaufau faka‵lei ki te tāua o te Paseka fakapelofeta tenei!”


• What can Israel’s history teach us about divine blessings? 	 • Se a te mea e akoako mai ne tala fakasolopito o te kau Isalaelu e uiga ki fakamanuiaga mai te Atua?


What assurances did Jehovah give the Israelites? 	 Ne a folafolaga ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki tino Isalaelu?


Others in the group decided to stay. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne nisi tino i te potukau ke ‵nofo atu loa latou.


The Greater Solomon, though, will free his subjects from all of that.—Read Romans 8:19-21. 	 Kae ka fakasaoloto eiloa ne te Solomona Sili ana tino mai mea katoa konā.—Faitau te Loma 8:19-21.


How can we show our gratitude for Jehovah’s light, and what is needed for such a course? 13 We show our gratitude for the happier life that we enjoy by reflecting Jehovah’s light—sharing what we have learned from the Bible with our family members, friends, and neighbors. 	 13 E fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te olaga fiafia ko maua ne tatou mai te suluatuga o te mainaga o Ieova—ko te fakaasi atu o mea ne tau‵loto ne tatou mai te Tusi Tapu ki ‵tou kāiga, taugasoa, mo tuakoi.


Being loyal requires that we display what qualities? 	 Ne a uiga kolā e manakogina ke fakaasi atu ei ne tatou a te fakamaoni?


Paul recognized that other Christians were also effective ministers of the good news. 	 Ne matea ne Paulo me ne fai foki a nisi Kelisiano e pelā me ne tino talai ma‵goi o te tala ‵lei.


(Heb. 13:1) Do not hold back! 	 (Epelu 13:1) Ke mo a ma fakatamala ki ei!


Your being willing to rid your heart of any ill will that you may have will be good for your heart. 	 Kafai e taumafai koe o tapale kea‵tea so se mea masei mai tou loto, ka ‵lei eiloa koe.


However, genuine progress is possible for such spiritual babes, as the Bible refers to them. 	 Tela la, e mafai eiloa o ga‵solo tonu ki mua a pepe faka-te-agaga penā, e pelā mo pati i te Tusi Tapu.


(See opening pictures.) 	 (Onoono ki ata i te kamataga.)


Absolutely not! 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o fai penā!


(Psalm 127:4) Consider how this illustration might be applied. 	 (Salamo 127:4) Ke mafau‵fau ki auala ke fakagalue aka ei a te tala fakatusa tenei.


(Ephesians 5:24, 25) What fine comparisons are expressed here! 	 (Efeso 5:24, 25) Ko oko eiloa i te ‵gali o fakatusatusaga kolā e fakaasi mai i konei!


The Bible says: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Talitonu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] mo tou loto kātoa. Sa fakalagolago lele eiloa ki tou iloa.


As the Philistines come up against Israel, Saul inquires of Jehovah. 	 I te taimi ne taua atu ei a tino Filisitia ki Isalaelu, ne ‵sala atu ei a Saulo ki te fesoasoani o Ieova.


11, 12. (a) What examples illustrate how our decisions in day-to-day matters relate to the issue of personal integrity? (b) Why is keeping integrity a privilege? 	 11, 12. (a) Ne a fakaakoakoga e fakaasi mai i ei me e ‵soko tasi ‵tou fakaikuga i aso katoa mo te kinauga e uiga ki te ‵tou fakamaoni? (e) Kaia e fai ei a te tumau i te fakamaoni mo fai se tauliaga?


Within a few months, divorce was no longer being considered. 	 I ne nāi masina, ne seki toe mafau‵fau eiloa laua ke ‵tala te lā avaga.


14 Scientists cannot answer another question posed to Job: “Where, now, is the way by which the light distributes itself?” 	 14 E se mafai foki ne saienitisi o tali a te suā fesili ne fakasae aka ne Iopu: “Kai oko koe ki te koga telā e fanake ei te la io me ko te mainaga?”


The glorious temple that had been a center of worship for over three centuries would be burned to the ground. 	 Ko ‵sunu katoatoa atu te faletapu ‵malu telā ne fai mo fai te fakavae o te tapuakiga i senitenali e sili atu i te tolu.


As such, they are “dependent on the strength that God supplies.” (1 Peter 4:10, 11) Moreover, as stewards, we are entrusted with what does not personally belong to us—expressions of God’s undeserved kindness, including the ministry. 	 E fakalago‵lago eiloa a tino penā ki “te malosi ne tuku atu ne te Atua.” (1 Petelu 4:10, 11) E se gata i ei, e pelā me ne tavini, ne tuku mai eiloa se mea telā e se i a tatou ke tausi ki ei—ko te fakaasiatuga o te alofa tauanoa o te Atua, e aofia i ei te galuega talai.


One, we let his Word guide us in every aspect of life; and two, we look to the glorious prize Jehovah has set before us. 	 Muamua la, e talia ne tatou ke takitaki tatou ne tena Muna i vaega katoa o ‵tou olaga; kae ko te lua, e ‵kilo atu tatou ki te fakailoga tafasili i te gali telā ko oti ne fakatoka ne Ieova mō tatou.


12. How is it that some are found “wearing foreign attire”? 	 12 Ne sui a te Tupu ko Iosia ne Ioasasa, Ieoiakimo, mo Ieoiakini.


It continues to outsell all other books, being available to more people, in more languages, and in more formats than ever before. 	 E lasi atu tena fakatau ki tua i lō nisi tusi, kae e mafai o maua ne tino e tokouke, i ‵gana e uke atu, mo auala kese‵kese i lō aso mua.


Only the appendix material is attributed to him with certainty. 	 E fai pelā me ko mataupu fakaopoopo fua ne tusi ne ia mo te mautinoa.


Imagine if you can, a Marxist advocating capitalism or a democrat promoting dictatorship or an environmentalist supporting deforestation. 	 Taumafai ke fakaataata i tou mafaufau, māfai e mafai, se tino kominisi telā e ‵lago atu ki malo saoloto, se sui mai malo saoloto e ‵lago atu ki pulega fakasauā, io me se tino tausi fatoaga telā e ‵lago atu ki te fakamaseiga o lakau.


Thus begin the lamentations of the prophet Jeremiah regarding Jerusalem. 	 Konā eiloa a pati kamata o te tagi fanoanoa a te pelofeta ko Ielemia e uiga ki Ielusalema.


Therefore, the most important thing you can do for a bereaved person is to listen—without interrupting.” 	 Tela la, te mea tāua e mafai o fai ne koe ki se tino penā ko te fakalogo faka‵lei—e aunoa mo se fakalavelave atu ki ana pati.”


(Micah 4:1-3; Matthew 5:43, 44; 26:52) So they will not take up arms to defend themselves when this vicious attack comes. 	 (Mika 4:1-3; Mataio 5:43, 44; 26:52) Tela la, ka sē puke ne latou a meatau ke puipui ei latou māfai e oko mai a fakasauaga.


(Prov. 15:13) Some Christians have become disheartened to the point of discontinuing their personal Bible reading and their meditation on God’s Word. 	 (Faataoto 15:13) Ko oti ne loto vāivāi a nisi Kelisiano ke oko eiloa ki te tulaga telā ko taofi aka ei olotou faitauga totino ki te Tusi Tapu mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua.


11. How did Moses deal with the situation involving Korah? 	 11 Kāti ne iloa ne Kola mo tena kau a te mea tenā ne tupu.


But I have seen that lasting happiness depends on a person’s friendship with Jehovah. 	 Kae ne lavea aka ne au me i te fiafia tumau e fakalagolago eiloa ki te va fakataugasoa o se tino mo Ieova.


This includes our being kind to the disadvantaged, sick, and poor—doing what we reasonably can to relieve their suffering. 	 E aofia i ei te ‵tou alofa kaimalie ki tino fakaa‵lofa, tino ma‵saki, mo tino ma‵tiva—kae ke fai ne tatou a mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke fai ei se fakatapūga ki olotou logo‵maega.


Why Follow Jesus? 	 Kaia e Tau‵tali ei i a Iesu?


Why should we not hold back from explaining to householders that we accept contributions to the worldwide work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamatala atu ki tino i fale me e talia ne tatou a meaalofa kolā e fai ki te galuega a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa telā e fai ne Molimau a Ieova?


These miracles were performed not in secret but openly, often in front of eyewitnesses. 	 Ne seki fai ‵funa a toe faka‵tumaiga konei kae ne fai eiloa i mua o tino e tokouke.


19 What does this revealing account teach us about the mind of Christ? 	 19 Ne a mea e fakaasi mai i te tala manino tenā e uiga ki te mafaufau o Keliso?


Nehemiah quickly uttered a silent prayer before making a petition to the king of Persia. 	 Ne fai fakavave ne Neemia se ‵talo toetoe kae sē lagona mai mua o fai atu tena fakamolemole ki te tupu o Pelesia.


The name can also be translated “a sacrifice of peace offerings.” 	 I te ‵gana Epelu, ne seki fakauiga fua te pati “manuia” ki te seai o se taua io me se fakalavelave.


Jesus was prophetically described as saying: “To do your will, O my God, I have delighted, and your law is within my inward parts.” 	 E tausi ne au au akoakoga i toku loto.”


(Read Acts 3:19-21.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 3:19-21.)


10 Jehovah is the Creator of the universe, Sovereign of all creation. 	 10 A Ieova ko te Mafuaga o te lagi mo te lalolagi, mo te Pule Sili o mea katoa ne faite.


What are some ways in which married couples can show that they uphold Jehovah’s sovereignty? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai o fakamaluga aka ei ne tauavaga a te pulega sili a Ieova?


As told by Samuel F. Herd 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Samuel F. Herd


When Jonah became angry about that, Jehovah said: “You, for your part, felt sorry for the bottle-gourd plant . . . 	 I te taimi ne kaitaua ei a Iona ki te lakau, ne fai atu a Ieova ki ei, penei: “Se a tau fekau e ita ei koe ki te lakau? . . .


While citizens who do good may receive praise from the superior authorities, these authorities are also empowered to administer punishment against wrongdoers. 	 Kāti ka tavae atu a pule konā ki tino kolā e amio ‵lei, kae e isi foki se malosi o pule konā ke fakasala a tino kolā e ‵se.


Why can we face tests of loyalty with courage? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fakafesagai atu ki tofotofoga o te alofa fakamaoni mo te loto toa?


If the issue is sensitive, it may not be easy to stay calm. 	 Kafai e tai faigatā eiloa te fakalavelave tenā, kāti e se se mea faigofie ke fai te mea tenā mo te filemu.


On one occasion, certain men rose up to dispute with him, “yet they could not hold their own against the wisdom and the spirit with which he was speaking.” 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne olo atu ei a nisi tino ke kinau mo ia, kae “e se mafai eiloa ne latou o ‵teke atu ana pati” kolā ne “tuku atu ne te agaga.”


For example, those who pursue an immoral way of life will reap bitter consequences. 	 E pelā mo tino kolā e ola i se olaga finalalolagi ka tau foki loa ne latou a ikuga ma‵sei o te mea tenā.


Even Jesus’ disciples had an ongoing argument about who was the greatest. 	 Ne kinau faeloa a soko o Iesu me ko oi te tino telā e sili atu i a latou.


But they ‘did not become ashamed of the witness about their Lord, taking their part in suffering evil for the good news.’ (2 Timothy 1:8) Their experience on earth makes them particularly qualified to judge the human family from heaven. 	 Kae ne seki ‘‵mā eiloa latou o takutaku atu te lotou Aliki, kae ne talia ke puapuagā latou mō te tala ‵lei.’ (2 Timoteo 1:8) Mai mea ko iloa ne latou i te ‵nofoga i te lalolagi nei, ko fetaui ‵lei ei latou ke fai mo famasino o tino mai te lagi.


He had been “defrauding supporters of millions of dollars and using some of the money to buy homes, cars, holidays and even an air-conditioned dog kennel.”—People’s Daily Graphic, October 7, 1989. 	 Ne “kaisoa sāle ne ia a tupe mai te fia miliona tālā kolā e lafo mai sāle ne ana tino ‵lotu ke ‵togi ki ei ana fale, motoka, malologa mo te fale faka‵moko o tena kuli.”—People’s Daily Graphic, Oketopa 7, 1989.


(Acts 14:19) Clearly, those people were very susceptible to community pressure. 	 (Galuega 14:19) E manino ‵lei me ne fakamalosigina a tino konā ne tino o te fenua.


Consider also the health benefits that result from moderation in eating and drinking. 	 Ke mafaufau foki ki te aoga ki te foitino a te kai mo te inu faka‵tau.


What covenant did Jehovah make with David? 	 Se a te feagaiga ne fai ne Ieova mo Tavita?


He saw individuals having spiritual needs. 	 Ne matea ne ia a tino taki tokotasi kolā e isi ne olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


Then, the “banquet of well-oiled dishes” will include physical food in abundance. 	 I konā, a te “kaiga o meakai tafasili i te gali” ka aofia i ei a mea‵kai faka-te-foitino e uke ‵ki.


The Bible reveals God not only as an all-powerful, wise, and just God but also as a God who loves us. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou i tou tagata se Atua faimeatonu, poto, kae malosi ‵ki. E fai mai foki i te Atua e alofa ki a tatou.


(Psalm 1:2) Persevere in prayer, asking Jehovah to help you endure. 	 (Salamo 1:2) Ke ‵talo faeloa ki a Ieova o fakamolemole atu ke fesoasoani mai ke mafai ne koe o kufaki.


For a time, I even worked for the new owners of the radio station, which used the call letters WPOW. 	 Ne ga‵lue foki māua mo te pule fou o te fakasalalau tala i se taimi, telā ko fakaigoa ki mataimanu konei WPOW.


(Read 1 Peter 1:14-16.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 1:14-16.)


Why are you determined to put Jehovah’s service first? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamuamua ne koe a te taviniga ki a Ieova i tou olaga?


17 “I have never resolved to remain single,” says a sister in the United States. 	 17 “Au ne mafaufau ke nofo taka eiloa au,” ko pati a se tuagane i te Iunaite Sitete.


The answer involves a quality that is essential to Jehovah’s very nature—his holiness.—Exodus 28:36; 39:30. 	 E aofia eiloa i te tali se uiga telā e tāua ki a Ieova—ko tena tulaga ‵malu.—Esoto 28:36; 39:30.


We will never forget how inexperienced we felt in that assignment. 	 E se puli lele i a māua a te sē apo o māua i te tofiga tenā.


Of course not! 	 Ikai eiloa!


(Read Revelation 3:14-22.) 	 (Ke faitau ki te Fakaasiga 3:14-22.)


How did the two respond? 	 Ne ‵saga atu pefea a lāua ki ei?


JEHOVAH FOILS AN ASSAULT ON THE TRUTH 	 E MANUMALO EILOA A IEOVA I FAKAMASEIGA NE FAI KI TE MUNATONU


15 Jehovah further promises: “I will even set you as a thing of pride to time indefinite . . . 	 15 Ne toe folafola mai penei a Ieova: “Ka fai ne au a koe ke takutakua kae gali, ke fai mo koga o te fiafia ki te se gata mai . . .


Leonardo will never forget the day his aunt broke the news to him. 	 Ka se toe puli eiloa i a Leonardo a te aso ne fai atu ei ne te taina o tena mātua a te tala.


Sakiko, the daughter, relates: “In the 1990’s, we often met Brazilian immigrants when we were in the field ministry. 	 Ne fai mai a Sakiko, te tama fafine: “I tausaga talu mai te 1990, ne masani o fetaui matou mo tino mai Pasili i te galuega talai.


(Colossians 2:8) Why did Paul say that? 7. 	 (Kolose 2:8) Kaia ne fai atu ei ne Paulo a pati konā?


14 In some lands where customary marriage is recognized as legal, there are also provisions for civil (or, statutory) marriage. 	 14 I nisi fenua kolā e talia i ei a fakaipoipoga kolā e fai e ‵tusa mo tuu mo aganuu, e isi foki ne fakatokaga e fai ke fakaipoipo i te malo.


The congregation might have continued to be wary of Paul were it not for a Christian from Cyprus named Joseph. 	 Kāti ne mafai eiloa o tumau a te fakapotopotoga i te ma‵taku i a Paulo moi seai a te Kelisiano mai Kupelu e igoa ki a Iosefa.


(Lam. 1:1, 16; 3:6) Jeremiah had told the wayward nation to return to their heavenly Father, but their badness had reached the point where God had to let Jerusalem and Judah be destroyed. 	 (Tagiga Ielemia 1:1, 16; 3:6) Ne fai atu a Ielemia ki te fenua sē faka‵logo ke toe ‵foki ki te lotou Tamana faka-te-lagi, kae ne iku atu olotou amioga ki se tulaga masei ‵ki telā ne talia ei ne te Atua ke fakamasei a Ielusalema mo Iuta.


(Matt. 24:14) But how do we know that the work we do is in fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy? 	 (Mata. 24:14) Kae e iloa pefea ne tatou me i te galuega e fai ne tatou ko te fakataunuga o te valoaga a Iesu?


How can all in the congregation show a yielding spirit in dealing with others? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga a te loto malamalama i olotou faifaiga ki nisi tino?


The human brain. 	 Ko te faiai o te tino.


Yes, the inscription on the ossuary fits the description of Jesus the Nazarene. 	 E tonu, e fetaui ‵tonu eiloa a fakamatalaga i te pokisi mo tala e uiga ki a Iesu te Nasaleta.


19 Clearly, Jehovah blesses those who take a bold stand for true worship. 	 19 E mautinoa eiloa me ka fakamanuia ne Ieova a latou kolā e tu ‵mautakitaki i te tapuakiga tonu.


“I didn’t know how I was going to come up with the money. 	 “E se iloa ne au me ka maua pefea ne au a tupe.


Surely we want to be like David, who sang: “O magnify Jehovah with me, you people, and let us exalt his name together.” 	 E mautinoa me e ma‵nako tatou ke fai pelā mo Tavita telā ne usu mai penei: “Ke takutaku fakatasi atu ne tatou te ‵malu o te Aliki; ke tavae foki fakatasi tatou ki tena igoa!”


(Revelation 7:14) Jehovah will stay close to us if we stay close to him. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:14) Ka fakapilipili mai a Ieova ki a tatou māfai e fakapili‵pili atu foki tatou ki a ia.


IMAGINE that you are a Christian living in the first century. 	 MAFAUFAU me i a koe se Kelisiano telā ne ola i te senitenali muamua.


The apostle John wrote to Christians: “You must stay away from idols.”—1 John 5:21, Contemporary English Version. 	 Ne tusi atu te apositolo ko Ioane ki Kelisiano: “Ke faka‵mao koutou mai atua sē ‵tonu [tupua].”—1 Ioane 5:21.


This has an added benefit. 	 E isi foki se isi mea tāua e maua mai i ei.


He wants to keep you in darkness so that your heart will not be illuminated with “the glorious knowledge of God.” 	 E manako tou tagata ke tumau koe i te pouliga ko te mea ke se matea ne koe “a te mainaga o te Tala ‵Lei” e uiga ki te Atua.


Atkinson Padgett, who learned the truth shortly after enlisting, also suffered brutal treatment by the military authorities for refusing to engage in combat. Herbert Senior 	 A Atkinson Padgett, telā ne tauloto ki te munatonu mai tua malie o tena kau ki te kautau, ne logo‵mae foki i faifaiga fakasauā ne fai ne tino pule o te kautau me ne ita tou tagata ma taua.


Our heavenly Father is the God of peace, and we are given the assurance: “Jehovah himself will bless his people with peace.” 	 A te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi ko te Atua o te filemu, kae e fakatalitonu mai ki a tatou: “Kae fakamanuia foki ne [Ieova] latou ki te filemu.”


Moab was her homeland. Its culture was her culture, its language her language, its people her people. 	 A Moapi ko tena fenua tonu, e iloa ‵lei ne ia a tino i ei, tuu mo aganuu e pelā foki mo te ‵gana.


If we are upset over something, is it not far better to do what we can to resolve the matter and then leave it in Jehovah’s hands?—Psalm 4:4; Proverbs 3:5, 6; Ephesians 4:26. 12. How did the Beroeans set a fine example for us? 	 Kafai e se fia‵fia tatou ki se mea, e mata, e se ‵lei ke taumafai malosi tatou o faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenā, kae oti aka, ko tuku atu i ei ki a Ieova ke faka‵lei ne ia?—Salamo 4:4; Faataoto 3:5, 6; Efeso 4:26.


Nevertheless, David was not shielded from the disastrous consequences that followed. 	 E ui i ei, ne seki puipuigina Tavita mai i mea fakama‵taku kolā ne iku mai i ei.


However, this verse prophetically points to the crown of kingship that Jesus received from Jehovah in 1914. 	 Kae e fakasino atu fakavaloaga a te fuaiupu tenei ki te foualiki o te tulaga fakatupu telā ne maua ne Iesu mai i a Ieova i te 1914.


To illustrate that truth, let us briefly consider some of Jehovah’s qualities and see how Satan’s wicked rule has moved Jehovah to show these qualities in additional ways. 	 Ke fakamaoni atu a te munatonu tenā, ke na mafau‵fau malie aka tatou ki nisi uiga o Ieova mo te auala ne fai ei ne te pulega masei a Satani ke fakaasi mai ne Ieova a uiga konei i nisi auala.


Highlights From the Book of Job 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Iopu


This makes us work harder to resolve problems by discussing them together.” 	 E fai ne te mea tenei ke ga‵lue malosi māua o faka‵lei a fakalavelave e auala i te sau‵tala fakatasi o māua ki ei.”


Let us respond to Jehovah’s training by applying the good things he is now supplying to make us completely equipped as teachers of God’s Word! 	 4. (a) E fakaasi mai pefea ne te fakaakoakoga a Paulo me e se ko nāi tino fua e manakogina ke fai ne latou te galuega faka-Kelisiano? (e) Ne a auala e tolu e tuku mai ei ne Ieova te atamai ki a tatou ke fai pelā me ne faifeau? 5, 6. Se a te aogā o Tusitusiga Tapu ki Kelisiano ‵tonu? 7, 8.


(Luke 7:48-50) Here the account ends. 	 (Luka 7:48-50) Ne gata atu foki eiloa i konei a te tala.


Since one man, the perfect man Adam, brought sin and death on us through disobedience, a perfect man obedient even till death was needed to release us from that burden. 	 Ona ko te mea ne aumai ne te tagata e tokotasi, te tagata ‵lei katoatoa ko Atamu, a te agasala mo te mate ki a tatou e auala i te sē fakalogo, e ‵tau o fakasaoloto ne se tagata ‵lei katoatoa ke oko ki te mate a tatou mai te amoga ‵mafa tenā.


I am determined to maintain this schedule for as long as possible.” 	 Ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne au ke fakatumau te fakasologa tenei ki se leva telā e mafai o fai penā.”


About Family Life 	 E Uiga ki te Olaga i te Kāiga


When do you take time to reflect prayerfully on God’s word?—Daniel 6:10b; Mark 1:35; Acts 10:9. [Picture on page 13] By giving priority to spiritual matters, we can “bear fruit with endurance” 	 Ne a taimi e fakaaogā ne koe ke mafaufau faka‵lei ki te muna a te Atua fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo?—Tanielu 6:10e; Maleko 1:35; Galuega 10:9.


Some 6,000 years have passed since Satan questioned God’s right to rule. 	 Ko nofo loa pelā ki te 6,000 tausaga ko ‵teka atu talu mai te taimi ne fakafesili aka ei ne Satani te saolotoga o te Atua ke pule mai.


12 Many humans understand the value of honest work. 	 12 E malamalama a tino e tokouke i te tāua o te galue mo te fakamaoni.


What are you determined to do? 	 Se a te mea e fakaiku aka ne koe ke fai?


That means that our conduct and our understanding of God’s purposes will improve over time. 	 Ko tena uiga e fano te taimi kae e gasolo aka foki o ‵lei atu a ‵tou amioga mo ‵tou malamalama i fuafuaga a te Atua.


What questions can you pose in order to get someone in your territory to express his feelings? 	 Se a te fesili e mafai o fakasae aka ne koe ko te mea ke fakaasi mai ne se tino i tou koga talai ana lagonaga?


Points for Meditation 	 [Ata i te itulau e 13]


A husband and wife who love and respect each other have a better chance of teaching their children to love and respect others, including Jehovah. 	 A te tauavaga kolā e fakatau a‵lofa kae āva e lasi te avanoaga e maua ne laua ke akoako a lā tama‵liki ke a‵lofa kae ke āva ki nisi tino, e aofia ei a Ieova.


It is vital that we do our utmost to concentrate on what is being presented. 	 E tāua ‵ki ke taumafai malosi tatou o mafau‵fau faka‵lei ki mea kolā e fakamatala mai.


Of course, you need to analyze your thinking and feelings so as to be able to explain the reasons for your choice. 	 E tonu, e ‵tau o iloilo aka ne koe ou mafaufauga mo lagonaga ko te mea ke mafai ne koe o fakamatala atu a pogai e uiga ki tau filifiliga.


“My fury escalates so fast,” she says. 	 “Se mea vave eiloa o fanaka a toku kaitaua,” ko muna a tou fafine.


Advanced age may make it difficult for them to meet the challenges of life. 	 Kāti e faigata ki a latou te olaga nei ona ko te lotou tulaga matua.


(Matthew 24:3, 7; Luke 21:7-11) Like literal birth pangs, these “pangs of distress” will no doubt continue to intensify until Christ ‘completes his conquest’ by destroying every vestige of Satan’s visible organization.*—Matthew 24:8. 	 (Mataio 24:3, 7; Luka 21:7-11) E pelā mo te ‵mae o se fafine fanau, e mautinoa eiloa me i taimi o “puapuagā” konei ka gasolo aka eiloa o sinā ma‵sei atu ke oko ki te taimi e fakaoti ei ‘te manumalo o Keliso’ mai te fakaseaiga o vaega katoa i loto i te fakapotopotoga matea a Satani.*—Mataio 24:8.


12 Taking our discussion of cooperation a step further, let us see how we can promote cooperation in our family. 	 12 I tafa o te fakapotopotoga, ke onoono aka nei tatou ki te auala e mafai o fakamalosi aka ne tatou a te ‵kau fakatasi i loto i te kāiga.


Why is a self-sacrificing course worthwhile? 	 Kaia e aogā atu ei te ola i se olaga fai taulaga?


• What changes have individuals made because of the Kingdom good news? 	 • Ne a ‵fuliga ko oti ne fai ne tino taki tokotasi ona ko te tala ‵lei o te Malo?


Your goal should be to provide loving support and help in a winning way. 	 A tou fakamoemoega ko te ‵lago atu mo te fesoasoani atu i se auala ‵lei.


They would have known that under the Mosaic Law, animals offered on Jehovah’s altar had to be the best available. 	 Ne ‵tau o iloa ne latou me mai lalo i te Tulafono a Mose, e ‵tau o ofo atu i te fatafaitaulaga a Ieova a toe manu ‵lei.


Still, there is more to winning the battle against dishonesty than gaining an accurate knowledge of the Bible. 	 Kae se gata i ei, e uke atu a mea e aofia ke manumalo i te taua ki te sē fakamaoni i lō te mauaga o te iloaga tonu e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu.


We invite you to take a close look at this report and draw encouragement from it, just as our first-century brothers no doubt drew much encouragement from reports about the expansion of the preaching work in their time.—Acts 1:15; 2:5-11, 41, 47; 4:4; 6:7. 	 E ‵kami atu koutou ke onoono faka‵lei ki te lipoti tenei kae ke maua a fakamalosiga mai i ei, e pelā eiloa mo fakamalosiga kolā ne maua ne ‵tou taina i te senitenali muamaua mai i lipoti e uiga ki te fakalauefaatuga o te galuega talai i te taimi tenā.—Galuega 1:15; 2:5-11, 41, 47; 4:4; 6:7.


Even though the Jews in the first century C.E. thought that they, as Abraham’s literal offspring, or descendants, would be the favored people, they looked for one person to come as the Messiah, or Christ.—John 1:25; 7:41, 42; 8:39-41. 	 E tiga eiloa ne mafau‵fau a tino Iutaia i te senitenali muamua T.A. me i a latou, e pelā me ko tama ‵tonu, io me ne ‵tupu mai i a Apelaamo, ko tino tāua, ne ‵kilo atu fua latou ki se tino e tokotasi ke vau pelā me ko te Mesia, io me ko te Keliso.—Ioane 1:25; 7:41, 42; 8:39-41.


She would sit by me and read the Bible to me every day. 	 E masani o faitau mai sāle ne ia te Tusi Tapu ki a au i aso katoa.


• In what ways did Jehovah use his holy spirit in Bible times to keep his purpose moving forward? 	 • Ne a auala ne fakaaoga ei ne Ieova tena agaga tapu i taimi o te Tusi Tapu ke gasolo atu faeloa ki mua te fakataunuga o tena fuafuaga?


Do not young ones tend to enjoy things that they do well? 	 E mata, ka sē fia‵fia a tama‵liki ki olotou galuega kolā ne fai faka‵lei?


And when such ones accept the invitation to follow Jesus, our joy is boundless. 	 Kae kafai ko talia ne vaegā tino penā te ‵kamiga ke tautali i a Iesu, e sili atu te fia‵fia o tatou i ei.


(Matthew 19:3, 9) The concept of committing adultery against his wife was alien to most Jews. 	 (Mataio 19:3, 9) A te manatu ko te mulilua ki tena avaga e fou ki te tokoukega o tino Iutaia.


What ongoing efforts have there been to bring peace in our time? 	 Ne a taumafaiga kolā e fai faeloa ke maua te filemu i ‵tou aso nei?


False religion does. 	 Kae ko lotu ‵se eiloa ko te māfuaga tonu o fakalavelave konā.


Betrayal—An Ominous Sign of the Times! 	 Fakatogafiti Se Fakailoga Fakamataku O Taimi Nei!


Instead, his primary work was to declare the good news of God’s Kingdom. 	 I lō te fai penā, a tena galuega tāua ko te folafolaatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua.


His Word says: “I am Jehovah; I have not changed. 	 E fai mai tena Muna: “Au ko te Aliki, kae e se mafai eiloa au o mafuli.


“Don’t just tough it out,” says David, an elder. 	 “Sa fa‵ki tokotasi fua ne koe,” ko muna a David, telā se toeaina.


However, they have come up with innumerable contradictory opinions. 	 Kae e aumai ne latou a manatu e uke kolā e fe‵paki.


(Matthew 6:13; footnote) How, though, can you work in harmony with such prayers, and where can you find the answers to your supplications? 	 (Mataio 6:13) Kae e mafai pefea o gasuesue koe e ‵tusa mo vaegā ‵talo penā, kae e maua ne koe i fea a tali ki au fakatagi konā?


Zion “must become a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah.”—Isaiah 62:3. 	 Ka fai eiloa Siona e “pelā me se kalauna gali mō te Aliki [ko Ieova].”—Isaia 62:3.


The apostles—most of whom had no doubt shared in distributing food to the crowds whom Jesus had miraculously fed—saw that it was more important for them to focus on spiritual feeding. 	 Ne lavea ne te kau apositolo—kolā e mautinoa eiloa me ne aofia malosi i te tufatufaatuga o meakai ki te vaitino kolā ne fagai fakavavega ne Iesu—me e sili atu i te tāua ke ‵saga tonu atu latou ki te fagaiga o tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


8 In a letter to the Lincolnshire Boston Target, United Kingdom, a non-Witness reader said: “People are losing their faith in religions . . . 	 8 I se tusi ne tusi atu ki te nusipepa ko te Boston Target, Egelani, ne fai mai se tino faitau e sē se Molimau: “A tino ko sē tali‵tonu ki olotou lotu . . .


Within its pages, we find God’s dealings with imperfect humankind over thousands of years. 	 I loto i ei, e maua ne tatou a faifaiga a te Atua ki tino sē ‵lei katoatoa i te fia afe tausaga.


By means of the Law covenant, he became their “husbandly owner,” willingly taking on all the responsibilities associated therewith. 	 E auala i te feagaiga o te Tulafono, ne fai ei a ia mo fai te lotou “avaga tagata” mai te loto fiafia o fai a tiute katoa kolā e ‵tau o fai ne se tagata.


Of course, we cannot literally ‘speed up’ the day of Jehovah. 	 E tonu, e se mafai o ‘fakavave’ ne tatou a te aso o Ieova.


The good examples were invariably the ones who took an interest in their studies. 	 A tama‵liki kolā e fai pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei ko tama‵liki kolā ne ‵saga tonu atu ki olotou mataupu.


3 Problems can arise when we are quick to judge others—even those we have known for years. 	 3 E mafai o ‵sae aka ne fakalavelave māfai e fakamasino ne tatou a nisi tino—ke oko foki eiloa ki tino kolā e masani ‵lei tatou.


Shortly thereafter, Jesus took action against Satan and his demons. 	 Mai tua malie ifo i ei, ne gasuesue a Iesu i te faiga o mea e uiga ki a Satani mo ana temoni.


What mistaken view might some people have of their sins? 	 Ne a kilokiloga sē ‵tonu e mafai o maua ne nisi tino e uiga ki olotou agasala?


But inside, at heart, they were spiritual people. 	 Kae i olotou loto, a latou ne tino faka-te-agaga.


(Genesis 3:1-6) Their son Abel followed a different course, and Jehovah looked with favor upon him. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6) Ne seki tautali atu te la tama ko Apelu ki a laua, kae ne fiafia a Ieova ki a ia.


Could we make better use of this valuable skill? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakaaogā faka‵lei ne tatou te atamai tāua tenei?


“I dreaded the thought of being far away from the people I love,” she says. 	 “Au e mataku ma nofo ‵mao mai tino kolā e alofa au ki ei,” muna a tou fafine.


JEHOVAH RAISES UP JUDGES 	 KO FAKA‵TU AKA NE IEOVA A FAMASINO


Sophia: Yes. 	 Sophia: Ao.