How can Jehovah’s guidance benefit us in both our ministry and our personal life? 	 E aogā pefea a takitakiga mai i a Ieova ki te ‵tou galuega talai penā foki loa mo ‵tou olaga totino?


Pedro even visited the barracks he had planned to destroy in order to share his message of peace and of a world without violence. 	 Ne āsi atu foki a Pedro ki te koga e ‵nofo ei a pulisimani telā ne taumafai a ia o fakamasei, ko te mea ke fakaoko atu a te fekau e uiga ki se lalolagi filemu kae seai ne amioga fakasaua i ei.


(Matt. 12:9-14; 23:4; John 7:49) Do you not feel a yearning, similar to what Jesus had, to feed spiritually famished people? 	 (Mata. 12:9-14; 23:4; Ioa. 7:49) E mata, e ‵pau tou loto finafinau mo Iesu, ke fagai ne koe a tino kolā e fia‵kai i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


It will deepen our appreciation for God’s Word. 	 Ka faka‵poko aka i ei ‵tou loto fakafetai mō te Muna a te Atua.


A vivid Bible account enlarges on this point. 	 E fakalauefa mai a te manatu tenei i se tala i te Tusi Tapu.


[Pictures on page 15] 	 Se a te mea telā ne ‵valo mai e uiga ki se fa‵kai, kae se a te fa‵kai tenā? 15.


Satan’s system is designed to get us absorbed in personal pursuits and side issues. 	 Ne fakatoka a te fakanofonofoga a Satani ke malei ei tatou mai i te kausaki atu ki mea totino mo nisi mea kolā e ‵sae aka i ‵tou tafa.


To help them disseminate Bible truth in various languages, Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society was legally incorporated in 1884, with Brother Russell as president.* He was an outstanding student of the Bible, and he fearlessly exposed as false such doctrines as the Trinity and the immortality of the soul. 	 Ke fesoasoani ki a latou ke folafola atu a te munatonu mai te Tusi tapu i ‵gana e uke, ne fakatu aka te Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society i te 1884, telā ne pelesitene i ei te taina ko Russell.* A ia se tino akoga tu ‵kese o te Tusi Tapu, kae ne seki mataku a ia o fakaasi faka‵sau atu a akoakoga ‵se e pelā mo te Tolutasi mo te tumau o te agaga o te tino i te ola mai tua o te mate.


You too may wonder what reason a loving, all-powerful God could possibly have for permitting human suffering. 	 Kāti ko mafaufau foki koe ki te pogai e talia ei ne se Atua alofa kae malosi katoatoa ke logo‵mae a tino.


Like Paul, you can impart a “spiritual gift” by sharing a Scriptural thought, even from a single verse. 	 E pelā mo Paulo, e mafai ne koe o tuku atu se “meaalofa faka-te-agaga” mai te sau‵tala ki se manatu mai i Tusitusiga Tapu, mai se fuaiupu fua e tasi.


Not even put up a fight? 	 Kaia ne seki ai ei se taua?


What an indictment! 	 Mā‵faga o fakamaseiga!


She said: “I’m so glad you stopped to talk with me. 	 Ne fai atu tou fafine, penei: “Ko oko loa toku fiafia me ne faipati mai koe ki a au.


12 Be helpful in everyday life. 	 12 Ke loto fesoasoani i aso katoa o te olaga.


1:16, 17. God’s standards of judging are the same today. 	 1:16, 17. Koi tumau eiloa a tulaga o fakamasinoga a te Atua konā i aso nei.


In many places, such programs are broadcast 24 hours a day. 	 I koga e uke, e fakasalalau atu a vaegā polokalame penei i te 24 itula i te aso.


13 The cry “Peace and security!” will be just another demon-inspired lie; yet, it will not fool Jehovah’s servants. 	 13 A te ‵tagi tenei “Ko tokagamalie a mea katoa mo te manuia,” ko te suā loi faka-temoni; kae ka se fakavalea ne ia a tavini a Ieova.


In The Watchtower, Awake!, and related Christian publications, she found personal accounts showing how individuals had coped emotionally with this illness. 	 I Te Faleleoleo Maluga, Awake!, mo tusi faka-Kelisiano tai ‵pau, ne maua aka ne tou fafine a tala o tino kolā e fakaasi mai ei a auala ne fakafesagai atu ei latou ki te masaki tenei.


Why do we need to “put on the complete suit of armor from God”? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o “fakaeke ki luga i a [tatou] a meatau katoa kolā ne tuku atu ne te Atua”?


2 Referring to events and circumstances experienced by God’s people long before, the apostle Paul stated: “Now these things went on befalling them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived.” (1 Corinthians 10:11) So you might well wonder, ‘What value do the books of Haggai and Zechariah have in our day?’ 	 2 E uiga ki mea ne ‵tupu mo tulaga ne oko ki ei a tino o te Atua i aso mua loa, ne fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ne ‵tupu katoa a mea konei ki a latou ke fai mo akoakoga ki nisi tino, kae ne tusi ki lalo ke fai foki mo akoakoga ki a tatou. I te mea a tatou nei e ola i te taimi ko pili o oko mai te gataga.” (1 Kolinito 10:11) Kāti ka mafaufau koe, ‘E aogā pefea a tusi a Hakai mo Sakalia ki ‵tou aso nei?’


27 How Gaius Helped His Brothers 	 27 Te Auala ne Fesoasoani Atu a Kaio ki Ana Taina


(Ephesians 4:25) Earlier, the prophet Zechariah wrote: “Speak truthfully with one another.” 	 (Efeso 4:25) Mai mua atu i ei, ne tusi mai a te pelofeta ko Sakalia, penei: “Faipati ki te mea tonu, suā tino ki suā tino.”


(Gen. 13:1, 2, 5-9) What a good example! 	 (Kene. 13:1, 2, 5-9) Ko tafaga la te ‵lei o te fakaakoakoga tenā!


In directing the apostle Peter to this God-fearing man, Jehovah indicated that Jesus’ command to “make disciples of people of all the nations” was not limited to Jews in various lands. 	 I te ‵takiatuga o te apositolo ko Petelu ki te tino e mataku ki te Atua tenei, ne fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova i te fakatonuga a Iesu ke fai a soko i “fenua katoa,” ne seki fakapitoa fua ki tino Iutaia kolā e salalau i fenua kese‵kese.


4. (a) Under what circumstances did Paul write to the Colossians? (b) How was Epaphras involved? 	 4 I te taimi ne tusi atu ei te apositolo ko Paulo ki te kau Kelisiano i Kolose, ne nofo fakapagota a ia i se fale i Loma.


As the promised new world nears, it is vital that we too keep in front of us Jehovah’s wonderful deeds by being diligent students of his Word. 	 I te pili mai nei o te lalolagi fou telā ne folafola mai, se mea tāua ke ‵kilo atu faeloa tatou ki faifaiga ‵gali a Ieova mai te faiga e pelā me ne tino a‵koga mo te loto finafinau ki tena Muna.


“Who is vigorous like you, O Jah?” asked the psalmist. 	 “Ko oi e malosi pelā mo koe, e Ieova?” ko te fesili a te faisalamo.


What did Paul say about adoption? 	 Ne a pati a Paulo e uiga ki te pukega o se tamaliki?


Thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” 	 Fakafetai ki te Atua, e alatu i te tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso!”


The Long-Anticipated Harvesttime 	 Ko te ‵Katigā Saito Telā ko Leva ne Faka‵tali ki ei


Though there is still much work to be done before the field is planted, the laborer is distracted and his work suffers. 	 E tiga eiloa koi uke ‵ki a galuega e ‵tau o fai ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e ‵toki ei a te laukele, ko sē saga tonu a te tino galue kae ko sē fai faka‵lei foki a tena galuega.


The unique name Jehovah, which means “He Causes to Become,” reveals that he causes himself to become the Fulfiller of promises. 	 A te igoa tu ‵kese o Ieova e fakauiga pelā me “E Fakaasi Mai ne Ia a Ia Eiloa,” kae e fakaasi mai i ei me e fai a Ia mo fai so se mea ke fakataunu ei ana folafolaga.


During that time, Jehovah God, “the true Lord,” accompanied by Jesus Christ, “the messenger of the covenant,” came to the spiritual temple to inspect those serving there. 	 I te taimi tenā, a Ieova te Atua “te Aliki tonu,” fakatasi mo Iesu Keliso, “te avefekau o te feagaiga,” ka au‵mai o asi a latou kolā e ga‵lue i loto i te faletapu faka-te-agaga.


No, “for God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace.” (1 Corinthians 14:33) On the other hand, what about the international brotherhood of Jehovah’s servants? (1 Peter 2:17) Careful investigation proves that ‘the God of peace equips them with every good thing to do his will.’—Hebrews 13:20, 21. 3. 	 Ikai, “me i te Atua e se se Atua o te sē tokagamalie, kae se Atua o te filemu.” (1 Kolinito 14:33, NW) I te suā feitu, e a te kautaina o tavini a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa? (1 Petelu 2:17) E fakamaoni mai ne sukesukega kolā ne fai faka‵lei me e ‘tuku atu ne te Atua o te filemu ki a latou a mea ‵lei katoa ke fai tena loto.’—Epelu 13:20, 21.


(1 Tim. 5:8) But how do we use the rest of our time and energy? 	 (1 Timoteo 5:8) Kae e fakaaogā pefea ne tatou a te ukega o ‵tou taimi mo ‵tou malosi?


He also repays us for giving loving care to our elderly fellow worshipers, many of whom are ‘poor respecting the world but rich in faith.’—James 2:5. 	 E toe ‵togi mai foki ne ia tatou mō te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai ki taina tapuaki kolā ko ma‵tua, kae e tokouke i a latou ne “tino ma‵tiva o te lalolagi nei” kae “maumea i te fakatuanaki.”—Iakopo 2:5.


Another writer who commented on Jesus’ followers was Pliny the Younger, the governor of Bithynia. 	 A te suā tino telā ne faipati e uiga ki soko o Iesu ko Pliny the Younger, te kovana o Bithynia.


One brother expressed the matter this way, “If you were preaching from house to house with Jehovah himself, would you do all the talking or would you let him speak?” 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne se taina tokotasi ana lagonaga i te auala tenei, “Kafai e talai atu koe mai fale ki fale fakatasi mo Ieova, e mata, ka faipati fua koe io me tuku atu se avanoaga ki a ia?”


He was willing to use the blood of his Son to make possible our eternal salvation. 	 Ne loto fiafia a ia ke fakaaoga te toto o tena Tama ke mafai ei o maua ne tatou te fakaolataga tumau.


IN 607 B.C.E., a massive Babylonian army under the command of King Nebuchadnezzar II invaded the city of Jerusalem. 	 I TE 607 T.LM., ne puke ne te kautau lasi o Papelonia mai lalo i te pulega a te tupu ko Nepukanesa II, a te fakai o Ielusalema.


Highly commendable, too, are those who zealously share in congregation activities while caring for other responsibilities. 	 E avatu foki loa te fakamālōga lasi ki a latou kolā e tavini atu mo te loto finafinau i te fakapotopotoga kae tausi atu foki ki nisi tiute.


She wet his feet with her tears and wiped them off with the hair of her head. 	 Ne ‵mulu ne ia a vae o Iesu ki ana loimata kae fakamalō ne ia ki ana lauulu.


Applying Bible principles has made me happy and has given me peace of mind. 	 Ne fiafia au i te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tusi Tapu kae tuku mai i ei ki a au a te filemu o te mafaufau.


The Trap of Unwholesome Entertainment 	 Te Malei o Fakafiafiaga sē Aogā


The surrounding nations view this defection as a threat to them. 	 Ne ‵kilo atu a fenua i olotou tafa ki te mea tenā e pelā me se mea fakamataku ki a latou.


2 Yet, the Bible shows that we must have patience. 	 2 E tigā te feitu tenā, e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tau o maua ne tatou a te kufaki.


Jesus’ death really occurred. 	 Ne tupu tonu eiloa a te mate o Iesu.


(Matthew 24:3; New International Version) Since both humankind and the earth survive the end, does it not seem reasonable that a new age, a new system of things, would follow? 	 (Mataio 24:3; New International Version) Ona ko te mea ka ‵sao atu i te gataga a nisi tino e pelā foki mo te lalolagi, e a, e se fakaasi mai ei me ka isi eiloa se kautama fou, mo se olaga fou telā ka ‵tao mai tua?


“A PREOCCUPATION with the future . . . prevents us from seeing the present as it is,” noted one American philosopher. 	 “A TE tō mafaufau ki aso mai mua . . . e fai i ei ke se fia‵fia tatou ki mea kolā e maua ne tatou i te aso nei,” ko pati a se tagata poto mai Amelika.


Joseph could have used his authority to exact vengeance for the very bad way that his brothers had treated him. 	 Ne mafai eiloa o fakaaoga ne Iosefa tena pulega ke toe taui atu a faifaiga matagā ne fai atu ne ana taina ki a ia.


(Psalm 27:3; 39:3; John 16:22; Romans 9:2) It can be proud or humble, loving or hateful.—Proverbs 16:5; Matthew 11:29; 1 Peter 1:22. 	 (Salamo 27:3; 39:3; Ioane 16:22; Loma 9:2) A te loto e mafai o fakamatamata io me e loto maulalo, alofa io me e takalialia ki se mea.—Faataoto 16:5; Mataio 11:29; 1 Petelu 1:22.


6 At the Festival of Pentecost 33 C.E., Peter and others were given the miraculous ability to communicate in the languages spoken by the sojourners visiting Jerusalem. 	 6 I te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., ne tuku atu ei te malosi fakavavega ki a Petelu mo nisi tino ke fesokotaki atu i ‵gana kolā e fai‵pati ki ei a tino kolā ne āsi atu ki Ielusalema.


An official investigation brings to light Cyrus’ order “concerning the house of God in Jerusalem.” 	 Ne maua ne se potukau iloilo a te fakatonuga a Kulesa “ke toe faite a te Faletapu i Ielusalema.”


When they gave a tract to one woman, her eyes filled with tears. 	 I te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne laua se tamā pepa ki se fafine e tokotasi, ne tagi ei tou fafine.


What is relative freedom? 	 Se a te saolotoga telā e isi sena tapulā?


Consider, for example, the three centuries during which Jehovah was raising up and empowering judges to deliver the nation of Israel from their oppressors. 	 Mafaufau la ki te tolu o senitenali ne faka‵tu kae fakamalosi aka ne Ieova a famasino ke faka‵sao ne latou a te fenua o Isalaelu mai i tino kolā ne fakapuapuaga atu ki a latou.


They loyally try to heed the appealing invitation of their heavenly Father: “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me.” 	 E taumafai latou o tau‵tali fakamaoni atu ki te ‵kamiga gali a te lotou Tamana faka-te-lagi, penei: “Taku tama, a koe ke atamai kae ka fiafia malosi eiloa au.


Young People, Remember Your Grand Creator Now 	 Talavou, Masaua Nei Tou Atua, Telā ne Faite ne ia Koe


If we were ever to rebel against those he has put in positions of authority, we would be rebelling against him! 	 Kafai e ‵teke atu tatou ki tino kolā ne ‵tofi aka ki tulaga pule, ka ‵teke atu eiloa tatou ki te Atua!


What values and goal did Paul hold dear, and why? 	 Ne a mea tāua mo te fakamoemoega ne fakamaluga ne Paulo, kae kaia?


Whoever, therefore, wants to be a friend of the world is constituting himself an enemy of God.” 	 Tela la, so se tino e manako a ia ke fai mo taugasoa o te lalolagi, ko fai foki ne ia a ia eiloa ke fai mo fili o te Atua.”


How can parents teach children the fear of Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o akoako ne mātua olotou tama‵liki e uiga ki te ma‵taku ki a Ieova?


In addition to Bible teachings, these include family rules, or regulations, set by parents for the good of the family members. 	 I tafa o akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu, e aofia foki i mea konei a tulafono io me ko fakatonuga i te kāiga, kolā e fai ne mātua mō te ‵lei o tino katoa i te kāiga.


In effect, “ten thousand” have fallen at the “right hand” of today’s spiritual Israelites. 	 E pelā me se ikuga, ko oti ne ‵mate atu a te “sefulu afe” i te “feitu fakaatamai” o te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga i aso nei.


18, 19. (a) Why was Peter perplexed at a vision he received? (b) What unexpected blessing came Peter’s way? 18 The unprejudiced Peter accepted Simon’s hospitality, and there Peter received unexpected divine direction. 	 18 A te tino sē fakamailoga tino ko Petelu ne talia ne ia te talimalō ‵lei o Simona, kae ne maua ne Petelu i konā a fakatonuga seki fuafuagina mai te Atua.


19 In order to ‘accomplish our ministry fully,’ we are determined to become more flexible in our approach, and we want to train new ministers to do the same. 	 19 Ko te mea ke ‘fakataunu katoatoa ‵tou galuega,’ e fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fulifuli aka ‵tou fakamatalaga, kae ke fia fakamasani aka foki a faifeau ‵fou ke fai penā.


For instance, the Bible acknowledges that “money is for a protection,” especially against the problems associated with poverty. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i ‘te tupe e fai ne ia ke tokagamalie tou olaga,’ maise eiloa te puipuiga mai fakalavelave kolā e māfua mai i te mativa.


[Pictures on page 26] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 30]


You too have been drawn by Jehovah 	 A koutou foki ne ‵futi mai ne te Atua ki te tapuakiga tonu


However, Christians know that there will be a resurrection. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, e iloa ‵lei ne Kelisiano me ka toe faka‵tu mai a tino ‵mate.


Still, an elder who gets angry when counseling such an individual will not help him. 	 Kae kafai e kaitaua se toeaina i te taimi e tuku atu ei a pati fakatonutonu ki se tino, ka sē fesoasoani atu a te mea tenā ki te tino.


What attitude do God’s servants have toward arrangements for true worship? 	 Se a te kilokiloga e maua ne tavini a te Atua e uiga ki fakatokaga mō te tapuakiga tonu?


How has she fared? 	 Ne manumalo pefea a ia i ei?


What is the most unifying event of 2018, and why? 	 Se a te ‵toe fakatasiga fakaofoofogia telā ka ‵kau fakatasi i ei a tino i te 2018, kae kaia?


4 Soon this shepherd boy would rise to national fame. 	 4 Fakamuli ifo ne lauiloa a te tausi mamoe tenei i te fenua kātoa.


Pray to God to help you identify the intentions of your heart. 	 ‵Talo ki te Atua ke fesoasoani atu ke iloa ne koe a manakoga o tou loto.


Foremost among these is the New World Translation of the Bible, now available in whole or in part in 37 languages. 	 A te ‵toe mea aogā ko te Tusi Tapu ko te New World Translation telā ko maua nei te Tusi Tapu kātoa tenā io me se vaega i ei i ‵gana e 37.


This its power is due to its god.” 	 Ka oti aka, ko latou eiloa ko olo; a te lotou atua ko te lotou malosi.”


Under such circumstances, you might keep on asking Jehovah to help you cultivate a forgiving spirit toward the repentant wrongdoer. 	 I vaegā tulaga penā, se mea ‵lei ke fakamolemole atu faeloa ki a Ieova ke fesoasoani mai ke ati aka ne koe te loto fakamagalo ki te tino fai mea ‵se telā ko salamō tonu.


Sharp-eyed Rahab may have been quick to draw her own conclusions. 	 Ne mafai o iloa vave ne Lahapa me ko oi a lāua konā.


How can we maintain it? 	 E mafai pefea o fakatumau ne tatou?


He had his heart set on auxiliary pioneering. 	 Ko tuku tonu a tena loto ki te paenia lagolago.


God’s Word assures us: “The generous soul will itself be made fat, and the one freely watering others will himself also be freely watered.”—Proverbs 11:25. 	 E fakatalitonu mai te Muna a te Atua penei: “Ke mafola tou lima, kae ka maumea koe. Fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino, kae ka fesoasoani mai foki a tino ki a koe.”—Faataoto 11:25.


By observing such kind, helpful, and dependable Christians, the new disciple learns by example what it means to obey Christ’s command to love God and neighbor, especially fellow believers. 	 Mai te lavea atu o vaegā faifaiga atafai, fesoasoani, kae fakatuagagina a Kelisiano, e tauloto ei te soko fou ki te uiga o te fakalogo ki te fakatonuga a Keliso ke alofa ki te Atua mo tuakoi, kae maise eiloa ki taina tali‵tonu.


He also did not say that the whole world would be engulfed by one facet of the sign. 	 Ne seki fai mai foki a ia me ka ‵fonu te lalolagi kātoa i te vaega fua e tasi o te fakailoga.


Why the Messiah Had to Die 	 Te Pogai e ‵Tau ei o Mate a te Mesia


(Matt. 23:8) Prominent men who were enamored of the philosophies of Aristotle and Plato introduced false religious ideas, gradually replacing the pure teachings of God’s Word. 	 (Mata. 23:8) Ne kamata o akoako atu ne tagata fia ma‵luga kolā e fia‵fia malosi ki akoakoga a Aristotle mo Plato a manatu ‵se fakalotu, kae ne sui malielie ne latou a akoakoga ‵ma i te Muna a te Atua.


Waste disposal. 	 Tanu ‵tou fekau.


What did they do about this? 	 Ne a olotou mea ne fai ki te mea tenei?


“But the unrighteous one was knowing no shame,” said Zephaniah. 	 “Kae e ui loa i te mea tena, a tino amio masei i te koga tena e tumau eiloa o fai amioga se tonu kae e se ma foki i ei,” ne fai mai a Sefanaia.


As we give of ourselves in the work of making disciples, what knowledge gives us satisfaction? 	 Te Faiga o Taugasoa Kolā e Tumau ki te Se-Gata-Mai


The holy spirit is a helper in yet another way. 	 Kae e fesoasoani mai foki te agaga tapu i se isi auala aka.


16 The fact that Jehovah has numbered ‘the very hairs of our head’ gives us some idea of the kind of observant and caring God we are privileged to worship. 	 16 Ona ko te mea ko oti ne lau ne Ieova te aofaki o ‘‵tou lauulu’ e tuku mai i ei se ata o te Atua telā e atafai kae alofa kae telā e taulia malosi tatou ke tapuaki atu ki ei.


She too was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Kae ko ia foki se Molimau a Ieova.


4 True, today Jehovah has no literal holy city on earth, with a special temple dedicated to his worship. 	 4 E tonu, e seai se fa‵kai ‵malu tonu o Ieova i te lalolagi i aso nei, mo se faletapu fakapito telā ne fakaaogā katoatoa ki tena tapuakiga.


• How can we show concern for the foreigners among us? [Map/Picture on page 23] (For fully formatted text, see publication) Rome CRETE ASIA PHRYGIA PAMPHYLIA PONTUS CAPPADOCIA MESOPOTAMIA MEDIA PARTHIA ELAM ARABIA LIBYA EGYPT JUDAEA Jerusalem 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te atafai ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu mai fenua fakaa‵tea?


15 If you find it difficult to say something in person, it may be easier to provide consolation by means of a sympathy card, an e-mail, a text message, or a letter. 	 15 Kafai e faigata ki a koe ke faipati ‵tonu atu ki se tino fanoanoa, kāti e faigofie ke tuku atu a fakamafanafanaga e auala i se tusi fakamafanafana, meli-iti, io me se selefoni.


The Scope of Jehovah’s Law 	 Mea Kolā e Aofia i Tulafono a Ieova


(2 Tim. 4:2) When difficulties arise, stick to your goals. 	 (2 Timo. 4:2) Kafai e ‵sae aka a mea faiga‵ta, ke ‵piki ‵mau eiloa ki ou fakamoemoega.


18 What Job learned aroused in him the desire to please Jehovah. 	 18 Ne fakamalosi aka ne mea kolā ne iloa ne Iopu a tena manakoga ke fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova.


Later, Grace said about Edna: “She made me feel at ease at the doors, knew how to handle objections well, and taught me to listen to the householder so that I could zero in on what was appropriate to say. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai mai a Grace e uiga ki a Edna: “Ne fai ne ia ke sē polepole au ma tu atu i mataloa, ne iloa ne ia o tali faka‵lei atu ki manatu ‵teke, kae akoako ne ia au ke fakalogologo ki te tino i te fale ko te mea ke iloa ne au a te mea e ‵tau o fai atu.


(Mic. 4:1, 2) Micah died long before that prophecy was fulfilled. 	 (Mika 4:1, 2) Ko leva ne mate a Mika a koi tuai o fakataunu a te valoaga tenā.


Bible knowledge helped a woman in the Philippines to avoid contributing to that statistic. 	 Kae ne fesoasoani atu te iloaga e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu ki se fafine mai Filipaina ke se aofia i te aofaki tenā.


(Rev. 19:10) Those words indicate that Jesus is the central figure in the outworking of the many prophecies in the Bible. 	 (Fakaasiga 19:10) E fakaasi mai ne pati konā me i a Iesu ko te fakavae tonu o te fakataunuga o valoaga e uke i te Tusi Tapu.


Jesus told his disciples: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Tenā te mea e iloa ei ne tino katoa ko oku soko koutou, manafai e fakatau a‵lofa koutou.”


He carried on undaunted despite widespread animosity. 	 Ne tumau a ia e aunoa mo te mataku faitalia te takalialia o tino ki a ia.


Rather, it is a pagan belief masquerading as a Christian teaching. 	 Kae se talitonuga fapaupau telā ne fai mo fai se akoakoga Kelisiano.


He proved this at the time he protected the Israelite firstborn “when he plagued the Egyptians.” 	 Ne fakatalitonu mai ne ia te mea tenei i te taimi ne puipui ei ne ia a toekimua o Isalaelu kae “tamate ne ia a tino Aikupito.”


The apostle Paul wrote: “[Jesus] was obliged to become like his ‘brothers’ in all respects, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to offer propitiatory sacrifice for the sins of the people. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “E ‵tau mo [Iesu] o fai ke pelā mo ona taina i mea katoa, ko te mea ke fai a ia mo olotou faitaulaga pule e alofa kae fakamaoni i tena galuega mō te Atua, ko te mea ke fakamagalogina agasala a tino.


Let Delphine answer: “I see my daughter in the future. 	 Ke tali mai eiloa ne Delphine te fesili tenā: “Au nei ko kilo eiloa ki taku tama fafine i aso mai mua.


(1 Cor. 3:6, 9) “As you see a Bible student progress,” says a pioneer named Amy, “you feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to Jehovah for allowing you to be used to give that person a wonderful gift—the opportunity of knowing Jehovah and of receiving everlasting life.” 	 (1 Kolinito 3:6, 9) “A te matea atu o te gasolo ki mua o se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu,” ko pati a se paenia e igoa ki a Emi, “e fai ei ke lasi te loto fakafetai o koe ki a Ieova me ne fakaaoga ne ia koe ke tuku atu ki te tino tenā a te ‵toe meaalofa tāua—ko te avanoaga ke iloa ne ia a Ieova kae ke maua foki ne ia te ola se-gata mai.”


Paragraph 18: As noted, the Greek word rendered “on arriving” at Matthew 24:46 is a form of the same Greek verb that is rendered “coming” at Matthew 24:30, 42, 44. 	 Palakalafa e 18: E pelā mo te mea ne lavea atu, a te pati Eleni telā e fakauiga ki te “oko mai” i te Mataio 24:46 se vaega foki o te veape Eleni telā ne fakauiga ki te “vau” i te Mataio 24:30, 42, 44.


“Do not call me Naomi,” she said. “Call me Mara [meaning “Bitter , for the Almighty has made it very bitter for me.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “Sa fakaigoa au ki a Naomi, kae fakaigoa mai au ki a Mala [e fakauiga ki a “Puapuaga , i te mea ko ‵fonu toku ola i puapuaga mai te Atua malosi.”


11 To answer that question, consider the way in which Jehovah lovingly exercised his authority when dealing with Lot and his family. 	 11 Ke tali a te fesili tenā, ke mafau‵fau ki te auala ne fakaaogā ei ne Ieova a tena pulega i se auala alofa i ana faifaiga ki a Lota mo tena kāiga.


14 Job maintained his integrity even though he was imperfect. 	 14 Ne tumau a Iopu i te fakamaoni faitalia foki eiloa tena tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


(Hebrews 11:1) If we have faith, we are certain that everything Jehovah promises is as good as done. 	 (Epelu 11:1) Kafai e fakatuanaki tatou, e tali‵tonu tatou me ka fakataunu eiloa ne Ieova so se mea ne folafola mai ne ia.


(Heb. 4:9, 10) The Bible does not reveal exactly when it started. 	 (Epelu 4:9, 10) E se fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu a te taimi tonu ne kamata ei.


What further challenges have some faced? 	 Ne a nisi tulaga faiga‵ta ne fe‵paki mo nisi o latou?


Life Under the Control of Superstition 	 Te Auala e ‵Nofo Pologa ei a Tino ki Manatu Va‵lea


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: MAY 1-28, 2017 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: ME 1-28, 2017


(John 12:28) So we should not be surprised that Jesus weaves this concern for his Father’s name throughout the prayer that we are now examining. 	 (Ioa. 12:28) Tela la, e se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou me ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a tena manavase ki te igoa o tena Tamana i te ‵talo telā e suke‵suke nei tatou ki ei.


When Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem in Judah, Ruth displayed loving-kindness and determination, saying: “Where you go I shall go, and where you spend the night I shall spend the night. 	 I te taimi ne mafaufau ei a Naomi ke foki atu ki Peteleema i Iuta, ne fakaasi atu ne Luta a te alofa tumau mo tena fakaikuga, i ana pati konei: “So se koga e fano a koe ki ei, e fano au ki ei; i so se koga e nofo a koe i ei, au e nofo foki i ei.


Eventually, therefore, a rich blessing was sure to overtake her. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo, ne oko atu ki a ia se fakamanuiaga gali ‵ki.


At Hosea 7:4, the people are likened to “a furnace,” or baker’s oven, evidently because evil desires were burning within them. 	 I te Hosea 7:4, ne fakatusa i ei a tino konā ki se “afi,” io me se ogaumu tao falaoa, ona ko manakoga ma‵sei ko ‵ka pelā me se afi i loto i a latou.


Indeed, when preaching to people who have little or no religious background, some Witnesses refer to what Paul described in his letter to the Galatians. 	 E tonu, kafai e talai atu ki tino kolā e foliki te lotou mea e iloa io me seai ne olotou lotu, e fakasino atu a nisi Molimau ki te mea telā ne fakamatala atu ne Paulo i tena tusi ki te kau Kalatia.


14:10, 13-16; 22:17-19. We should always approach Jehovah in prayer and seek his direction before undertaking any endeavor that will affect us spiritually. 	 14:10, 13-16; 22:17-19. E ‵tau faeloa o olo atu tatou ki a Ieova e auala i ‵talo kae ‵sala atu ki tena takitakiga a koi tuai o fai ne tatou se mea telā ka pokotia ei tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga. 16:23-29.


Hence, those hungering and thirsting for righteousness in effect hunger and thirst for divine guidance. 	 Tela la, a tino kolā e fia ‵kai kae fia inu ki te amiotonu e fia ‵kai kae fia inu eiloa ki te takitakiga a te Atua.


(Matthew 4:25; Mark 3:7, 8) And recall that Jesus added the promise, “I will refresh you.” 	 (Mataio 4:25; Maleko 3:7, 8) Kae ke masaua ne koe me ne toe fakaopoopo mai penei a te tautoga a Iesu, “Ka avatu ne au ki a koutou a te malologa.”


Both the father, Adam, and the mother, Eve, contributed a part of themselves that developed within Eve’s womb into a fully formed new person—the first human baby. 	 Ne fai foki a tusaga o te tamana ko Atamu mo te mātua ko Eva, i te fakamāfuaga o te sela telā ne tupu aka i te moegatama o Eva ke maua mai i ei se tino fou—ko te pepe muamua eiloa tenā.


19. (a) Why has Jehovah provided us with fine tools for Bible study? (b) What is needed for proper Bible reading and study? 	 19. (a) Kaia ne tuku mai ei ne Ieova a mea faigaluega ‵lei mō te faiga o sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu? (e) Ne a mea e manakogina ke ‵lei ei a faitauga mo sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu?


Soldiers broke the legs of the two impaled criminals, “but on coming to Jesus, as they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.” 	 Ne ‵fati ne sotia a vae o pagota e tokolua kolā ne fakatautau i luga i lakau fakasauā, “kae i te lotou okoatuga ki a Iesu, ne lavea atu ne latou i a ia ko leva ne mate, ne seki ‵fati ei ne latou ana vae.”


“Continue applying yourself to public reading, to exhortation, to teaching.”—1 TIM. 	 “Tumau i te faitau atu i mua o tino katoa. Fakamalosi kae akoako atu latou.”—1 TIMO.


(1 Sam. 18:1) But David had other friends, such as the prophet Nathan. 	 (1 Samu. 18:1) Ne isi aka foki ne taugasoa o Tavita, e pelā mo te pelofeta ko Natano.


You might break something.” 	 E mafai o fakamasei ne koe se mea.”


Abraham was motivated by an absolute trust that his heavenly Father would fulfill His promise by resurrecting Isaac if necessary. 	 Ne fakagasuesue aka a Apelaamo ne tena loto talitonu me ka fakataunu eiloa ne tena Tamana faka-te-lagi a Tena fuafuaga kae fakatu aka ne ia a Isaako i te taimi tonu māfai ko mate a ia.


Their delight is in the law of Jehovah, and they meditate on it day and night. 	 E fia‵fia latou ki te tulafono a Ieova, kae mafau‵fau ‵loto latou ki ei i te ao mo te po.


10 Consider, now, a second lesson about watchfulness that we can learn from our first-century Christian brothers: They were vigilant with a view to prayers. 	 10 Ke mafau‵fau nei tatou ki te lua o akoakoga e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai ‵tou taina i te senitenali muamua e uiga ki te matapula‵pula: Ne mataala latou kae ‵talo malosi faeloa.


Only in this way can we prove that Jehovah is the most important Person in our life. 	 E mafai fua o fakamaoni atu i te auala tenei me i a Ieova ko te ‵toe Tino tāua i ‵tou olaga.


Why did this sister feel that way? 	 Kaia ne penā ei a lagonaga o te tuagane tenei?


(Ephesians 6:10, 11) The Greek word rendered “stand firm” relates to a soldier’s holding his position. 	 (Efeso 6:10, 11) A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “agai atu” e fakasino atu ki se sotia telā e ‵mautakitaki i tena tulaga.


When does it cross the line and become an uneven yoking? 	 Ko te taimi fea e oko atu ei ki se tulaga sē ‵tau a tou fesokotakiga mo se tino telā e ga‵lue tasi koulua?


Therefore, rather than merely relying on a reserve of knowledge acquired in the past, loyal servants of God strive to “increase in learning” as the years go by. 	 Tela la, i lō te fakalagolago ki mea ko oti ne iloa ne tatou i taimi ko ‵teka, e kausaki atu a tavini fakamaoni a te Atua ke ‘fakaopoopo te lotou mea e iloa’ i taimi katoa.


What lesson do we learn by considering the clear focus of the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization? 	 Se a te akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai i te mafaufau ki mea kolā e saga tonu ki ei a te vaega faka-te-lalolagi o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova?


You may know of some who were gradually distracted from Christian activities and from the congregation; now they show no inclination to return to Jehovah’s service. 	 Kāti e iloa ne koe a nisi tino kolā ne tapea‵pea atu keatea mai faifaiga faka-Kelisiano mo te fakapotopotoga; nei la, e se lavea atu ne koe ne fakamaoniga o te lotou ‵foki mai ki te taviniga a Ieova.


When it is based on right principles, a·gaʹpe is the highest form of love. 	 Kafai e fakavae ki akoakoga fakavae, a te a·gaʹpe ko te ‵toe vaega sili o te alofa.


A significant fact is that you can be part of this!—Micah 4:1-4. 	 Tenei te manatu tāua, e mafai foki o aofia koe i tino konā!—Mika 4:1-4.


At the very start of human history, one of the angels, consumed by a desire to be worshipped, turned against Jehovah and made himself Satan, meaning “Resister.” 	 I te kamataga eiloa o te olaga o tino, e tokotasi te agelu ne manako malosi ke tapuaki atu a tino ki a ia, ne ‵teke atu ki a Ieova kae fai ei ne ia a ia eiloa mo fai a Satani, telā e fakauiga ki te “Tino ‵Teke.”


They have the prospect of living forever on earth in a restored paradise. 	 E maua ne latou a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i se lalolagi palataiso.


Such love can be a powerful force in our lives. 	 E mafai o fai a te vaegā alofa tenā e pelā me se malosi i ‵tou olaga.


Jehovah would “have a yearning” to see his faithful servant again. 	 Ka “fiafia” eiloa a Ieova ke toe lavea ne ia tena tavini fakamaoni.


21 As the young ones quoted in this article have shown, there is no need to feel intimidated by Satan and the demons. 	 21 E pelā mo manatu o talavou kolā ne fakaasi mai i te mataupu tenei, e se ‵tau eiloa o ma‵taku tatou ki a Satani mo ana temoni.


Our choices may even reflect the proddings of our conscience. 	 Kāti e fakaata atu foki i ‵tou filifiliga a mea kolā e fakamalosi aka ne ‵tou loto lagona.


“Go therefore and make disciples.”—MATT. 28:19. 	 “Olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko”—MATAIO 28:19.


As a result of a conspiracy by his brothers and the later treachery of his master’s wife, he found himself in an Egyptian prison. 	 Ona ko amioga ma‵sei ne fai ne ana taina mo te togafiti masei ne fai ne te avaga a tena matai, ne iku atu ei ki te ‵pei o ia ki te falepuipui i Aikupito.


Why did the preaching work anger the chief priests? 	 Kaia ne kaitaūa ei a faitaulaga sili ona ko te galuega talai?


We have access to him from any place we may be and at any time we may choose. 	 E mafai o fesokotaki atu tatou ki ei i so se koga e ‵nofo ei tatou kae i so se taimi foki e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.


What has the pure language of truth made possible? 	 Se a te mea ne mafai o fai ne te ‵gana ‵ma o te munatonu?


“The advice of an elder put this into proper perspective for me.” 	 Ne mafai o maua ne au se kilokiloga ‵lei ona ko te fakatakitakiga ne tuku mai ne se toeaina ki a au.”


9 That Jehovah hates false worship is clearly seen from what happens to Babylon the Great. 	 9 E lavea faka‵lei atu a te takalialia o Ieova ki lotu ‵se i te mea telā ka tupu ki Papelonia Takutakua.


Paul exhorted Timothy: “Flee from youthful desires, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace.”—2 Tim. 2:22. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki a Timoteo: “‵Tele kea‵tea mai manakoga masani o talavou, kae kausaki atu ki te amiotonu, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te filemu.”—2 Timo. 2:22.


Their accomplishments during this time of the end can only be attributed to God’s power. 	 Ne mafai fua o fakataunu a galuega e fai ne latou i aso fakaoti konei ona ko te malosi o te Atua.


First, through the Bible, he provides knowledge and guidance to help you face adversities successfully. 	 Muamua la, e auala i te Tusi Tapu, e tuku mai ne ia te iloaga mo te takitakiga ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe i te fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave mo te manuia.


What did God urge Moses to do despite Pharaoh’s arrogance? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi atu ne te Atua ki a Mose ke fai faitalia te kaitaua o Falao?


Peter kept a diary. 	 Ne tausi ne Peter se tusi telā e fakamau i ei a mea ‵tupu i aso katoa.


Think about what happens to the clay if it becomes unsuited for the intended purpose. 	 Mafaufau ki te mea ka fai ki te kele māfai ko sē ‵lei ki te mea telā e manakogina ke fai.


How is memorization involved with learning a new language? 	 E aofia pefea a te fakamasausau ki mea ne tauloto ki te taulotoga o se ‵gana fou?


(Isaiah 46:9, 10) We have also seen that his exercise of foreknowledge is selective. 	 (Isaia 46:9, 10) Ko oti foki ne lavea ne tatou me kai filifili a ia ki mea kolā e fia iloa ne ia i aso mai mua.


How encouraging! 	 Ko tafaga la te fakamalosi mai!


While asleep, he would scream: “Watch out! 	 I taimi e moe ei a ia, e pakalaga sāle atu penei: “Fakaeteete!


When the two brothers were alone, the offended brother began to criticize the sister for what she had said. 	 I te taimi ne ‵nofo tokolua atu ei a taina konā, ne kamata o fakamasei ne te taina sē fiafia a te tuagane ona ko ana pati ne fai.


God enlightens those who earnestly seek him. 	 E tuku mai ne te Atua te malamalama ki tino kolā e ‵sala atu ki a ia.


Hence, we have an obligation to share that knowledge with others. 	 Tela la, e maua ne tatou a te tiute ke fakaasi atu a te iloaga tenā ki nisi tino.


Total (in U.S. funds) repaid to Jehovah’s Witnesses on December 11, 2012, by the government of France, after a 15-year legal battle 	 Te aofaki (i tupe Amelika) ne toe ‵togi ki Molimau a Ieova i a Tesema 11, 2012, ne te malo o Falani, mai tua o te 15 tausaga ne taua ei i te tulafono


8 Another evidence that Jehovah appreciates and values our expressions of godly devotion can be seen in what the Bible says about prayer. 	 8 A te suā fakamaoniga o te fakatāua ne Ieova a ‵tou taviniga mo te loto finafinau e lavea atu i pati i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te faiga o ‵talo.


If you are a pioneer, what can help you to continue in this rewarding avenue of service? 	 Kafai koe se paenia, se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani atu ke tumau koe i te auala manuia tenei o te taviniga?


The Influence of the Wicked World We Live In 	 Te Malosi o te Lalolagi Masei e Ola Tatou i ei


Megiddo’s history and its strategic location doubtless have a bearing on the figurative use of the word “Armageddon.” 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua e uiga ki te sokoga o Mekito mo tena tulaga i te faiga o taua mo te uiga fakatusa o te pati ko “Amaketo.”


They are harvested from among all “peoples, national groups and languages.” 	 A latou ko saito kolā ne aumai mai “fenua katoa . . . ‵gana.”


She did not go out “that door” but, rather, another one. 	 Ne seki fano a ia ki tua i te “mataloa tenā” kae ne fano i te suā mataloa.


(Gen. 1:28) It is toward the realization of that purpose that both Jehovah God and Jesus Christ, the “Lord of the sabbath,” have “kept working until now.” 	 (Kenese 1:28) Ko te fakataunuga eiloa o te fuafuaga tenā ne “ga‵lue faeloa” i ei a Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso, “te Aliki eiloa o te Sapati,” “ke oko mai ki te aso tenei.”


By all means, then, do everything in your power to stay close to Jehovah God and his organization during these stressful last days! 	 Tela la, ke na fai eiloa a mea katoa e mafai ne koe o fai ke tumau i te fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova te Atua mo tena fakapotopotoga kātoa i taimi fakafi‵ta konei i aso fakaoti!


So in our day, are there still individuals like the traveling merchant, who are willing to give their all in the pursuit of God’s Kingdom? 	 Tela la, i ‵tou aso nei, e mata, koi isi ne tino e fai pelā mo te tino fakatau koloa faimalaga, kolā e fia‵fia o tiakina olotou mea katoa i te kausaki atu ki te Malo o te Atua?


A future article in this series will consider why God allows suffering. 	 E isi se mataupu i te fakasologa tenei ka sautala ki te pogai e talia ei ne te Atua a logo‵maega.


(Psalm 103:14) Thus, we can have a sense of spiritual security as we seek to walk in his law, willingly submitting ourselves to divine guidance.—Proverbs 3:19-26. 	 (Salamo 103:14) Tela la, e mafai eiloa o tokagamalie tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga māfai e sa‵sale tatou i ana auala, mai te faka‵logo mo te fia‵fia ki te takitakiga a te Atua.—Faataoto 3:19-26.


The encouragement and support they received from one another played a key role in turning that death march into a march of survival for them. 	 A te fakatau fakamalosi kae ‵lago atu te suā tino ki te suā tino ne fesoasoani ‵ki eiloa i te ‵fuliga o te māti tatino ke fai mo fai se māti faka‵sao tino ki a latou.


Their faith is worthy of imitation, and they deserve our loving support. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakaakoako atu ki te lotou fakatuanaki, kae ‵tau foki o a‵lofa kae ‵lago malosi atu tatou ki a latou.


Because of the considerable interest found there, Ireland was also included in Russell’s third European trip. 	 Ona ko te lasi o te fia‵fia o tino i konā, ne aofia eiloa ne te taina ko Russell a Ireland i loto i tena malaga i te tolu ki Eulopa kātoa.


(Read Psalm 2:5-9; 110:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 2:5-9; 110:1, 2.)


PROPHECIES PROPHECIES IN DANIEL IN REVELATION 	 VALOAGA I VALOAGA I TE TE TANIELU FAKAASIGA


‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’”—Revelation 21:3-5. 	 ‘Tusi a mea konei, i muna konei e ‵tonu kae aogā.’ ”—Fakaasiga 21:3-5.


Surely, then, we should pray for our heavenly Father’s name to be sanctified and for his Kingdom to rid the earth of Satan’s rule. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau eiloa o ‵talo atu tatou ke faka‵malu te igoa o te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi kae ko tena Malo ke fakaseai a te pulega a Satani i te lalolagi.


David expressed his deep feelings in a prayer of faith that is beautifully preserved in the Psalms. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Tavita a te ‵loto o ana lagonaga i se ‵talo telā ko oti ne tausi faka‵lei i loto i tusi o Salamo.


The disciple James said: “The wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions, not hypocritical.”—Jas. 3:17. 	 Ne fai mai te soko ko Iakopo: “Ka ko te poto mai te lagi, se poto e tulaga muamua i te ‵ma, e filemu, e loto maulalo, e maliegofie; e ‵fonu foki i te alofa kae fakatupu foki ne ia a galuega ‵lei e uke; e fuafua ‵lei ana mea e fai, e se fakatupu masei foki.”—Iakopo 3:17.


Arabah (south of Salt Sea) 	 Arabah (feitu ki saute o te ‵Tai Mate)


After giving the illustration about the neighborly Samaritan, Jesus advised his listener: “Go your way and be doing the same yourself.” 	 I te otiga o tena tala fakatusa e uiga ki te Samalia alofa, ne fai atu a Iesu ki te tino fakalogologo: “Fano la koe, kae ke fai foki ne koe penā.”


BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “Do not model your behaviour on the contemporary world.”—Romans 12:2, New Jerusalem Bible. 	 FAKATAKITAKIGA I TE TUSI TAPU: “Ke se amio fakatasi koutou mo te lalolagi nei.”—Loma 12:2, Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Tuvalu.


A lady who noted the social changes in Germany in the past few years wrote of her concern: “Marriage is now regarded as old-fashioned and out-of-date. 	 E tokotasi te lōmatua telā ne matea atu ne ia te ‵kese o amioga i Siamani i tausaga fakamuli nei ne tusi mai penei ne ia a mea kolā e manavase a ia ki ei: “Ko ma‵natu aka nei a tino me ko se ‵toe aogā te faiga o fakaipoipoga.


(Proverbs 15:17) The point? 	 (Faataoto 15:17) Te manatu tāua?


7 Shortly after this, the disciple Ananias was dispatched to witness to Saul. 	 7 Mai tua malie ifo, ne uga atu ei te soko ko Anania ke talai atu ki a Saulo.


They may feel that it is impossible to improve their communication skills after the wedding day. 	 E mafaufau a nisi tauavaga me ko se mafai o gasolo aka o ‵lei a lā fesokotakiga mai tua o te lā fakaipoipoga.


QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 	 FESILI KE MAFAU‵FAU KI EI


(Luke 23:42, 43) “There is going to be a resurrection,” the Bible confirms at Acts 24:15. 	 (Luka 23:42, 43) “Ka toe‵tu mai a tino,” ko pati mautinoa i te Galuega 24:15.


“Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God.”—2 TIMOTHY 2:15. 	 “Taumafai malosi o tuku atu koe ki te Aliki e pelā mo se tino ko fakamaonia me ko ‵tau.”—2 TIMOTEO 2:15.


2. (a) Through the years, of what did we seek to get a clearer understanding? (b) Which three questions will we consider? 	 2. (a) I tausaga e uke, se a te mea ne taumafai tatou ke malama‵lama faka‵lei i ei? (e) Ne a fesili e tolu ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


The Devil is ousted from heaven. 	 Ko oti ne ‵pei ifo a te Tiapolo mai te lagi.


That is how it will be in the conclusion of the system of things: the angels will go out and separate the wicked from among the righteous and will cast them into the fiery furnace. 	 E penā eiloa a te gataga o te lalolagi. E o‵mai a agelu o ‵vae keatea a tino ma‵sei mai tino amio‵tonu.


Think, for example, of the peer pressure that Joshua and Caleb once faced. 	 Mafaufau la ki se fakaakoakoga e uiga ki fakamalosiga mai taugasoa kolā ne fakafesagai atu ki ei a Iosua mo Kalepo.


14 Have you ever noticed that as humans gain power and authority, they often become less accessible to those under them? 	 14 E mata, ko oti ne lavea ne koe me e faigata o olo atu a tino ga‵lue ki se tino telā ko maua ne ia se tofi maluga?


Notice that it was to his disciples that Jesus said: “At an hour that you do not think to be it, the Son of man is coming.” 	 Masaua la me ne fai atu ne Iesu a pati konei ki ana soko: “Me i te Tama a te Tagata e vau i te itula telā ne seki fakatali‵tali koutou ki ei.”


(Jer. 17:9, 10) “Searching the heart” involves no medical exam of the literal heart, which in 70 or 80 years might beat some three billion times. 	 (Iele. 17:9, 10) A te ‘sukesuke o te loto’ e se aofia i ei te iloiloga o se fatu tonu telā e nofo ki se 3 piliona taimi e tuki ei i loto i te 70 io me ko te 80 tausaga.


It included the heartfelt reminder: “Search after Jehovah and his strength, seek his face constantly. 	 Ne aofia i ei te fakamasauaga ‵loto tenei: “Olo ki te Aliki ke fesoasoani atu, kae tapuaki atu faeloa ki a ia. . . .


Similarly, “ridiculers with their ridicule” abound in the last days. 	 E penā foki te uke o ‘tino fakatauemu’ ka ‵sae mai i aso fakaoti konei.


The Congregation Service Committee should promptly assign you to a field service group. 	 E ‵tau o ‵tofi fakavave aka ne te Komiti mō te Taviniga a te Fakapotopotoga a te potukau talai ke kau atu ki ei.


But when a Christian purposely neglects his ministry, it might result in extinguishing the fire of God’s motivating spirit. 	 Kae kafai e fakatamala tonu se Kelisiano ki tena galuega, kāti ka tamate i ei te afi fakamalosi loto o te agaga o te Atua.


The prophecies that have already been fulfilled fortify our confidence that the ‘word that goes forth from Jehovah’s mouth will not return to him without results.’—Isaiah 55:11. 	 E fakamalosi aka te ‵tou tali‵tonu ne valoaga kolā ko oti ne fakataunu me i ‘te muna telā e vau mai te gutu o Ieova e se mafai o se fakataunu.’—Isaia 55:11.


The Bible account adds: “Thus he comforted them and spoke reassuringly to them.”—Gen. 50:21. 	 Ne toe fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Tena, ne faka‵lei ei ne ia olotou loto ki ana pati alofa ki a latou.”—Kene. 50:21.


In the discussion that followed, Brother Macmillan did not once promote himself, though it would have been quite convenient for him to do so. 	 I te sau‵talaga telā ne fai ne laua, ne seki avaka ne te taina ko Macmillan tena igoa eiloa, faitalia me e faigofie fua ke fai ne ia penā.


(Phil. 4:2, 3) A heated dispute between Paul and Barnabas became public knowledge and resulted in their going separate ways for a while. 	 (Filipi 4:2, 3) Ne tupu se kinauga lasi eiloa i te va o Paulo mo Panapa i mua o tino e tokouke kae ne iku atu i ei ki te ma‵vae o lāua.


(2 Kings 8:15, footnote) In Judah, Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram becomes king, and he is succeeded by his son Ahaziah.—See the box “Kings of Judah and of Israel.” 	 (2 Tupu 8:15) Ne fai te tama a Iosefatu ko Iolamo mo fai te tupu i Iuta, kae ne sui a ia ne tena tama ko Asaia.—Onoono ki te pokisi “Tupu o Iuta mo Isalaelu.”


17 Regrettably, some early Christians, while they were not thieves like Judas, did fall victim to pride, becoming self-assuming. 	 17 E fakafanoanoa me i nisi Kelisiano i aso mua, e tiga ne seki fai latou mo tino kai‵soa e pelā mo Iuta, ne fai eiloa latou mo fai ne tino fakamata‵mata kae tavae ne latou a latou eiloa.


The modern-day watchman class—the anointed remnant—and its companions should never hold back from preaching the good news of the Kingdom and warning people about the coming “great tribulation.”—Matthew 24:21. 	 A te potukau leoleo i aso nei—ko te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina—fakatasi mo ana taugasoa e se ‵tau lele o taofi aka ne latou te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei o te Malo kae fakailoa atu ki tino e uiga ki te ‘fakalavelave lasi’ telā ka oko mai.—Mataio 24:21.


(Acts 5:33) However, events took an unexpected turn. 	 (Galuega 5:33) Kae ne tupu se mea fakafuasei.


Go forward in the fight until every vestige of Babylon lies desolate. 	 Tumau i te talai atu ke oko ki te taimi ko fakaseai ei a Papelonia te Sili.


4 David’s words at Psalm 27:1 show that he must have recalled how Jehovah had delivered, or saved, him on previous occasions. 	 4 A pati a Tavita i te Salamo 27:1 e fakaasi mai i ei me ne seki puli i tou tagata a te auala ne fakasao ei a ia ne Ieova i taimi ko ‵teka.


(Ps. 104:1) For humans, displaying dignity may sometimes involve being well-dressed. 	 (Salamo 104:1) Ki tino, a te fai faka‵lei o gatu se fakaasiga e tasi o te tulaga ‵malu.


14 To maintain our deep joy and firm hope, we want to keep clearly in mind the comforting promise of Jehovah: “Look! 	 14 Ke fakatumau te ‵tou fia‵fia lasi mo te fakamoemoega ‵mautakitaki, e ‵tau o masaua faka‵lei ne tatou a te folafolaga fakamafanafana loto a Ieova: “Ko toe faite nei ne au se lalolagi fou mo ne lagi fou.


But Paul urges us to imitate those who “through faith and patience inherit the promises.” 	 Kae e fakamalosi mai a Paulo ke fai tatou e “pelā mo tino fakatuanaki e loto kufaki, ke maua ei a te mea ne folafolagina ne te Atua.”


As a group, Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for their preaching activities. 	 E pelā me se potukau, e lauiloa a Molimau a Ieova ona ko te lotou galuega talai.


(Matt. 5:33) How, though, can you demonstrate that you have really disowned yourself and that you now belong to Jehovah?—Rom. 14:8. 	 (Mata. 5:33) Kae e mafai pefea o fakaasi atu me ka sē ola koe mō koe eiloa kae ka ola koe mō Ieova?—Loma 14:8.


(1 Cor. 10:13) Of course, this does not mean that we sit back and do nothing, simply waiting for Jehovah to correct the situation or solve the problem. 	 (1 Koli. 10:13) E tonu, e se fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau fua o saga‵saga tatou kae seai se mea e fai, kae faka‵tali fua ki a Ieova ke faka‵tonu aka ne ia se mea io me faka‵lei ne ia se fakalavelave.


As in Noah’s day, however, there will be survivors. 	 Kae e pelā mo aso o Noa, ka isi eiloa ne tino e ‵sao.


Jehovah asked him how. 	 Ne fesili atu a Ieova me ka fai pefea ne ia te mea tenā.


(2 Timothy 3:16, 17) By so doing, they begin to “walk in [God’s] paths” and enjoy his favor and protective care. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) Mai te faiga penā, e kamata ei latou o ‘sa‵sale atu i auala o te [Atua]’ kae maua tena taliaga mo tena puipuiga atafai.


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Imitate Jehovah’s Compassion, Sept. 	 Fakaakoako ki te Alofa Atafai o Ieova, Sete.


9 If you are an adolescent, you are at a time of life in which your “power of reason” is developing as never before. 	 9 Kafai ko pilipili atu koe ki te tulaga talavou, ko tu atu eiloa koe i se taimi o te olaga telā ko gasolo aka ki luga a te malosi o tou “mafaufau.”


Regardless of the consequences, true Christians ‘guard themselves from idols.’—1 John 5:21. 	 Faitalia eiloa a vaegā ikuga penei, e tumau eiloa a Kelisiano ‵tonu i te ‘faka‵mao keatea mai te tapuaki atu ki tupua.’—1 Ioane 5:21.


(Mark 14:32-42; John 17:1-26) Are you a person of prayer, as Jesus was? 	 (Maleko 14:32-42; Ioane 17:1-26) E mata, e ‵talo faeloa koe e pelā mo Iesu?


Divine Judgment Always Deserved 	 Te Fakamasinoga a te Atua e ‵Tau Eiloa o Fai


BE ZEALOUS IN THE MINISTRY 	 KE LOTO FINAFINAU I TE GALUEGA TALAI


On that day the Son of God taught his apostles valuable lessons that would help them remain faithful. 	 I te aso foki eiloa tenā, ne akoako atu ne te Tama a te Atua a akoakoga tāua ki ana apositolo ke fesoasoani atu ei ki a latou ke tumau i te fakamaoni.


Why should you be on guard against “the deceptive power of riches”? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o matapulapula koe ki “te fiafia ki koloa”?


Seeing Is Believing 	 Te Talitonu Fua ki Mea Kolā e Matea ki Mata


Cyril quit his job, and within a month they were ready to start pioneering. 	 Ne tiaki ne Cyril tena galuega ‵togi, kae i loto i se masina ko kamata laua o paenia.


(Jude 20, 21) Studying God’s Word and preaching the good news help to build you up on the “most holy faith”—Christian teachings. 	 (Iuta 20, 21) A te sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua mo te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei e fesoasoani mai ke puti ake ei te ‵tou “fakatuanaki e sili i te tapu”—ko akoakoga faka-Kelisiano.


EXERCISE FAITH IN JEHOVAH’S TIMING 	 KE FAKATUANAKI KI TAIMI O IEOVA


(Acts 20:35) Yes, she has Jehovah as her share, and she is enjoying her privilege of serving him. 	 (Galuega 20:35) Ao, e fai ne ia a Ieova e pelā me ko tena ola, kae ko fiafia a ia i tena tauliaga ke tavini atu ki a ia.


A real effort is made to see that every matter that is handled and every decision that is made is in harmony with God’s Word the Bible.”* We can have confidence in such faithful anointed Christians. 	 E fai a taumafaiga katoa ko te mea ke fetaui so se mea mo so se fakaikuga e fai mo te Muna a te Atua ko te Tusi Tapu.”* E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou ki Kelisiano fakaekegina kae fakamaoni konei.


If so, we might ask, ‘Have you ever wondered what the world will be like when your children grow up?’ 	 Kafai e penā loa, e mafai o fesili atu, penei: ‘Kai mafaufau aka loa koe ki te tulaga o te lalolagi māfai ko ma‵tua au tama‵liki?’


Or is it because you feel that the other person deliberately attempted to hurt you? 	 Io me e mafaufau koe me ne taumafai eiloa se tino o fakalogo‵mae ne ia koe?


You cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of plunder and immoderateness.” 	 E ‵fulu ne koutou a te tua o te ipu mo te tifa, ka ko te koga i loto e ‵fonu i mea ne puke mālō mo te amio masei.”


It can be like ‘a burning fire shut up in our bones.’ 	 E fai eiloa a te fekau tenā e pelā me se ‘afi e ‵ka i loto i a tatou.’


To that end, Jehovah has wisely made sure that the “good news of the kingdom” is proclaimed far and wide, in hundreds of languages. 	 Ke fakataunu te fakamoemoega tenā, ko oti ne fakamautinoa aka mo te poto ne Ieova ke folafola atu “te tala ‵lei o te Malo” ki te lalolagi kātoa, i te fia selau o ‵gana.


Whom would God use to “finish everything off the surface of the ground”? 	 Ko oi ne fakaaogā ne te Atua ke ‘fakama‵sei a mea katoa i te lalolagi’?


(Psalm 90:10; Exodus 4:10-17) Advanced age did not prevent the prophet Daniel from giving a fearless witness regarding Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 (Salamo 90:10; Esoto 4:10-17) Ne seki taofi aka ne te olaga matua o te pelofeta ko Tanielu a te tukuatuga o se molimau mo te loto toa e uiga ki te pulega sili a Ieova.


Nevertheless, Jehovah still has an arrangement in place for us to approach him. 	 Kae, e isi eiloa se fakatokaga a Ieova mō tatou ke fesokotaki atu ei ki a ia.


So I will do my utmost also at every time that, after my departure, you may be able to make mention of these things for yourselves.” (2 Pet. 1:13-15) Yes, Peter knew that his death was near, but he desired that his timely reminders would live on. 	 Tela la, ka fai eiloa ne au a te mea e mafai ne au o salasala se auala e masaua ei ne koutou a mea konei i taimi katoa, manafai ko mate au.” (2 Petelu 1:13-15) E tonu, ne iloa ne Petelu me ko pili o mate a ia, kae ne manako a ia ke masaua ne tino a mea kolā ne faipati a ia ki ei.


Though limitless in strength, God is mild, and we are not afraid to approach him. 	 E ui eiloa e seai se tapulā ki tena malosi, e loto maulalo a te Atua, kae se ma‵taku tatou o olo atu ki a ia.


We may want to ask ourselves such questions as: ‘How did that develop? 	 Kāti ka fesili ifo ne tatou a vaegā fesili penei: ‘Kaia ne kamata ei o mafaufau te tino tenā ki mea sē ‵lei?


Still, as Jesus mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount, just as fruits reveal the condition of a tree, so our activities demonstrate the true condition of our heart. 	 E pelā mo muna a Iesu i te Lāuga i luga i te Mauga, me e fakaasi mai ne fuataga o te lakau a te tulaga o te lakau, e penā foki a faifaiga e fai ne tatou e fakaasi mai i ei a tulaga tonu o ‵tou loto.


The apostle Peter encouraged husbands to imitate Jesus’ loving ways by “dwelling in like manner” with their wives, “assigning them honor.” 	 Ne fakamalosi mai a te apositolo ko Petelu ki tagata avaga ke tau‵tali atu ki auala alofa o Iesu mai i te ‵nofo fakatasi mo olotou avaga, kae e ‵tau “o atafai ki ei mo te āva.”


2 Those words are part of Moses’ parting speech to the nation of Israel gathered on the plains of Moab in the year 1473 B.C.E. The nation was about to cross the river Jordan to take possession of the Promised Land. 	 2 A pati konā se vaega o te faipatiga fakamavae a Mose ki te fenua o Isalaelu i te taimi ne maopoopo ei latou i vanu o Moapi i te tausaga ko te 1473 T.L.M. Ko fai o olo atu a te fenua ki te suā feitu o te vaitafe o Iolitana ke ‵nofo i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(Read Genesis 49:5-7.) 	 (Faitau te Kenese 49:5-7.)


3 Paul realized that if Christians are to continue cooperating in harmony, each of them must make an earnest effort to promote unity. 	 3 Ne iloa ne Paulo me kafai e tumau a te fakatau fesoasoani o Kelisiano, e ‵tau mo latou takitokotasi o taumafai ke fakamalosi aka a te ‵kau fakatasi.


14 We must rid ourselves of bitterness, wrath, abusive speech, and all badness. 	 14 E ‵tau mo tatou o ‵kalo keatea mai uiga fakapiau, uiga fakaitaita, pati masei, mo amioga ma‵sei katoa.


She had spent 21 years in prisons and camps. 	 Ne fakamaumau ne ia a tausaga e 21 i falepuipui mo koga e ‵nofo ei a pagota.


Paul wrote: “Whatever it is that you do in word or in work, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “So se mea a koutou e fai i muna me ko faiga, ke fai ne koutou a mea katoa i te igoa o te Aliki ko Iesu.”


It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite.”—Daniel 2:28, 44. 	 Ka fakatakavale ne ia a malo katoa konā, kae ka tumau ki te se gata mai.”—Tanielu 2:28, 44.


[Box on page 22] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 30]


Quite rightly we may turn to God for comfort, since he is good and compassionate and has the power and will to eliminate evil from the earth. 	 Se mea ‵lei eiloa ke ‵fuli atu tatou ki te Atua mō se fakamafanafanaga, me e ‵lei kae atafai a ia, e isi sena ‵mana kae e manako foki ke fakagata atu a mea ma‵sei i te lalolagi.


I Failed Many Times (J. Mutke), No. 4 	 Ne Takavale Au i Taimi e Uke (J. Mutke), Napa 4


Then expand your ministry, and make steady spiritual progress. 	 Tela la, ke fakalauefa aka tau galuega, kae tumau i te gasolo ki mua e pelā me se Kelisiano.


We have been entrusted with the responsibility of reaching out to the people in our territory and helping them to come to worship Jehovah. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ki a tatou a te tiute ke sala atu ki tino i ‵tou koga talai kae fesoasoani atu ko te mea ke tapuaki atu foki latou ki a Ieova.


All things are lawful, but not all things build up.” (1 Cor. 10:23) That certainly helps us to see that there are far more important factors to consider than our own preferences when it comes to exercising personal freedom in all aspects of our life. 	 E saoloto a mea katoa; kae e se ko mea katoa e fakamalosi loto.” (1 Koli. 10:23) E fesoasoani mai te mea tenā ke lavea ne tatou me isi ne mea e sili atu i te tāua i lō te ‵saga atu fua ki ‵tou manakoga totino i te taimi e fakagalue aka ei a ‵tou saolotoga i vaega katoa o ‵tou olaga.


(Isaiah 43:23) In addition, offerings that were not made willingly and out of love had no value in Jehovah’s eyes. 	 (Isaia 43:23) E se gata i ei, a taulaga kolā ne ofo atu e aunoa mo te loto fiafia mo te alofa e seai ne lotou aogā i te kilokiloga a Ieova.


Suggested Bible reading for December 	 Tusi fai‵tau mō te masina o Tesema


The Christian apostle Paul wrote: “Those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and ruin. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo Kelisiano ko Paulo: “Ko tino kolā e ma‵nako ke mau‵mea latou, ko pa‵kū atu latou ki te fakaosoosoga, ka ko maleigina foki latou ne te uke o manatu va‵lea mo manako ma‵sei, kolā e ‵futi ne latou ki lalo o fakamasei kae fakamalepe valevale.


At that time, the words of Micah 2:12 have an initial fulfillment. 	 A te taimi tenā ko te fakataunuga muamua o pati i te Mika 2:12.


There are many opportunities today to set in front of our eyes good-for-nothing things, particularly when we are alone. 	 E uke ‵ki eiloa a avanoaga i aso nei e mafai o tuku mai i ei i ‵tou mua a mea ma‵sei, maise eiloa māfai ko ‵nofo taki tokotasi tatou.


Thank you.” 	 Fakafetai.”


Why is it essential that we understand Jesus’ role as “the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith”? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke malamalama tatou i te tulaga o Iesu e pelā me ko te ‘Fakavae o te ‵tou fakatuanaki’?


The Greek word for “peaceable” literally means “peacemakers.” 	 A te uiga tonu o te pati Eleni ko te “filemu” ko “tino kolā e fakatupu ne latou te filemu.”


In some undisclosed way, the prophet Jeremiah’s secretary, Baruch, temporarily lost his focus. 	 Ne fakatamala a Paluka, te failautusi a te pelofeta ko Ielemia o saga tonu atu ki toe mea tāua.


We ought to expect this, for God says: “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” 	 E ‵tau o ‵kese a fuafuaga konei, me e fai mai te Atua: “E pelā mo lagi e ‵nofo mai i luga o te lalolagi, e penā te maluga o oku auala mo mafaufauga i lō otou auala mo mafaufauga.”


(Luke 11:13) That spirit is the most powerful force in the universe, so it can certainly equip us to face successfully any trial or temptation that may come our way. 	 (Luka 11:13) A te agaga tenā ko te ‵toe ‵mana malosi eiloa i te lagi mo te lalolagi, telā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke manumalo tatou i te ‵teke atu ki tofotofoga io me ko fakaosoosoga kolā e fe‵paki mo tatou.


Part of the Bible’s answer is recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:11: “Time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all.” 	 E maua se vaega o te tali ki ei i te Tusi Tapu i te Failauga 9:11, penei: “A te malaia e maua ne tino katoa.”


“One picture,” he wrote, “showed the wolf and the lamb, the kid and the leopard, the calf and the lion—all in peace, being led by a little boy. . . . 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “A te ata e tasi ko te ata o te kuli vao mo te tamā mamoe, te tamaliki mo te lepoti, te pulumakau mo te leona—e ‵nofo filemu katoa, kae takitakgina ne se tamaliki tagata foliki. . . .


We should be firm in our determination to avoid such wrongdoings. 	 E ‵tau o ‵mautakitaki tatou i te ‵tou fakaikuga ke ‵teke atu ki amioga ma‵sei penā.


(Isaiah 26:19; Revelation 11:7-11) Yes, those impotent in death would, as it were, be reborn for renewed activity! 	 (Isaia 26:19; Fakaasiga 11:7-11) E tonu, a tino kolā ne toe‵tu mai ka toe ola mai latou ke fai se galuega fou.


(Isaiah 6:3; 59:2) When it comes to sin, he has arranged for a means of atoning for it, wiping it away, but he will not tolerate it forever. 	 (Isaia 6:3; 59:2) Ko oti eiloa ne fakatoka ne ia se auala ke fakamagalo ei a agasala, ke ‵solo katoatoa atu ei keatea, kae ka se talia ne ia ke tumau te agasala ki te se-gata-mai.


Ask yourself, ‘Will my wearing this garment give cause for stumbling?’ (2 Corinthians 6:3, 4) Why should that be of concern to us? 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, penei, ‘E mata, ka fakavāivāi ne au a nisi tino ona ko toku pei ki te gatu tenei?’ (2 Kolinito 6:3, 4) Kaia e ‵tau ei o mafaufau ‵mafa tatou ki te mea tenā?


Upon receiving that divine direction, Joseph acted accordingly and took Mary home.—Matthew 1:20-24. 	 I te mauaga o te fakaasiga tenā mai te Atua, ne fai eiloa ne Iosefa te mea tenā kae ne avaga ei laua mo Malia.—Mataio 1:20-24.


After the angel explained Jehovah’s will concerning her, Mary exclaimed: “Look! Jehovah’s slave girl! 	 I te otiga o fakamatalaga a te agelu a Ieova e uiga ki a ia, ne fai mai ei a Malia mo te fiafia lasi penei: “Ko au ko te tavini a te Aliki [ko Ieova]!


And as we reflect on the blessings that come from “seeking first the kingdom and [God’s] righteousness,” our faith will grow.—Matt. 6:33. 	 Kae kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki fakamanuiaga kolā e maua mai i te ‘fakamuamua o te Malo mo te amiotonu o te Atua,’ ka gasolo aka foki o lasi ‵tou fakatuanaki.—Mataio 6:33.


(Acts 20:28-30) Paul told Titus to keep “exhorting and reproving with full authority.” 	 (Galuega 20:28-30) Ne fai atu a Paulo ki a Tito ke tumau eiloa i te “fakamalosi atu kae polopoloki atu a tino fakalogo‵logo.”


Jehovah has saved us!” 	 Ko faka‵sao eiloa ne Ieova tatou!”


His supreme power, for example, enables him to act. 	 E gasuesue a ia o fai se mea ona ko tena malosi.


(John 3:13) Through “the Son of man,” Jesus Christ, God provided a ransom that makes everlasting life possible for those exercising faith in Jesus’ sacrifice. 	 (Ioane 3:13) E auala i “te Tama a te Tagata,” ko Iesu Keliso, ne tuku mai ei ne te Atua se togiola telā e mafai ei o maua te ola se-gata-mai ne tino kolā e fakatuanaki ki tena taulaga.


What was the conduct of most Christians in the first century? 	 Ne a amioga ne fai sāle ne te tokoukega o Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua?


They also did not have to share in military service.* Paul would use the protection that Roman law gave to the Jewish faith as he defended Christianity before Roman authorities. 	 Ne seki ‵kau foki latou i te kautau.* Ne fakaaoga ne Paulo a te puipuiga telā ne tuku atu ne tulafono a Loma ki te talitonuga a te kau Iutaia, i te taimi ne ‵pulu ei ne ia te talitonuga Kelisiano i mua o malo pule o Loma.


He does not do this, for “God is love,” and “all his ways are justice.” (1 John 4:8; Deuteronomy 32:4) Having given us freedom of choice, he did not at the same time ‘determine from eternity whom he would save and whom he would damn,’ as believers in predestination assert. 	 (1 Ioane 4:8; Teutelonome 32:4) I te tukumaiga ne ia a te saolotoga ke fai ‵tou filifiliga, ne seki ‘fakaiku aka foki ne ia i te taimi tenā a tino kolā ka faka‵sao mo tino ka fakamalaia ne ia,’ e pelā mo te talitonuga me ko leva ne fakaiku ne te Atua a mea katoa kolā ka ‵tupu ki tino taki tokotasi.


(Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5) We do not experience such miracles, but Jehovah answers our prayers so that we can declare his word with faith and courage.—Acts 4:24-31. 	 (Kenese 5:24) I aso nei, e se ‵tupu a vaegā vavega penā ki a tatou, kae e tali mai eiloa ne Ieova ‵tou ‵talo ko te mea ke mafai ne tatou o folafola atu tena muna i te fakatuanaki mo te loto toa.—Galuega 4:24-31.


• What results are being obtained with the publication What Does the Bible Really Teach? 	 • Ne a ikuga e maua ne tatou ona ko te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


(Proverbs 13:24) If you reason with your children, they will realize that you discipline them out of love.—Proverbs 22:15; 29:19. 	 (Faataoto 13:24) Kafai e fakasako‵sako faka‵lei koutou mo au tama‵liki, ka iloa ei ne latou me e polopoloki latou ne koe ona ko te alofa.—Faataoto 22:15; 29:19.


But they did not cease to rejoice in Jehovah. 	 Kae ne seki gata atu te lotou fiafia i te tapuaki atu ki a Ieova.


Superstitions, of course, persist outside of Africa as well. 	 E tonu, e tali‵tonu foki a tino mai nisi fenua i tafa o Afelika ki manatu va‵lea penei.


We wanted to give them the opportunity to have a regular personal Bible study.”—Burnett 	 E ma‵nako matou o tuku atu ki a latou te avanoaga ke fakatumau te faiga o olotou akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.”—Burnett


(John 17:26) Jesus helped his disciples to develop the kind of love that existed between him and his Father, revealing both by word and by example what God’s name represents—God’s wonderful qualities. 	 (Ioane 17:26) Ne fesoasoani atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke ati aka ne latou te vaegā alofa telā ne maua i te lā vā mo tena Tamana, kae fakaasi atu foki i ana pati mo ana fakaakoakoga a te mea e fakauiga ki ei te igoa o te Atua—ko uiga tafasili i te ‵gali o te Atua.


15 What helped these brothers and sisters to make wise use of their freedom? 	 15 Se a te mea ne fesoasoani ki taina mo tuagane konei ke fakaaoga faka‵lei olotou saolotoga?


Luke records: “He took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: ‘This means my body which is to be given in your behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.’ 	 E fai mai penei te tala a Luka: “Ne puke a ia ki te falaoa, ko fakafetai, ko tofitofi, kae avatu ki a latou, ana muna, ‘Ko toku foitino tenei, ko tuku atu mo koutou; ke fai mo fakamanatuga ki a au.’


They may choose to forget, however, that those who reject religion can engender just as much hatred and intolerance as those who espouse it. 	 Kāti ko sē fia ‵saga atu latou ki te manatu tonu me e mafai foki ne tino kolā e ‵teke ki lotu o fakamāfua aka te uke o takalialiaga mo uiga sē pulea e pelā eiloa mo tino kolā e ‵lago malosi atu ki ei.


(Rev. 20:12) As the earth is transformed into a paradise, “righteousness is what the inhabitants of the productive land will certainly learn.”—Isa. 26:9. 	 (Fakaasiga 20:12) I te taimi e ‵fuli ei te lalolagi mo fai se palataiso, ko te taimi foki tenā e tauloto ei a tino ki te faiga o te “mea tonu.”—Isaia 26:9.


“And there were people of the same religion on opposite sides of the war killing one another. 	 “Kae e isi foki ne tino i te lotu e tasi mai i feitu kese‵kese o te taua e fakatau tamate a latou eiloa.


(Josh. 18:7) The context of Numbers 18:20 shows that this did not leave them impoverished materially. 	 (Iosua 18:7) E fakaasi mai i te Numela 18:20 me i te fakatokaga tenei ne seki fai ei ke ma‵tiva latou i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


Now, with the aid of a special talking computer, she regularly contacts friends by e-mail. 	 Nei la, ona ko te fesoasoani o se komipiuta faipati, e fesokotaki faeloa tou fafine ki taugasoa e auala i te meli-iti.


The Bible’s answers are heartening, and they have a direct bearing on why Jesus suffered and died. 	 E fakamalosi loto eiloa a te tali i te Tusi Tapu, kae e isi eiloa sena sokoga ki te pogai ne logo‵mae kae mate ei a Iesu.


And half of those [divorces] will happen within the first 7.8 years of marriage . . . 	 Kae ko te āfa o avaga ‵tala konā e fai i loto i se 7.8 tausaga e avaga ei latou . . .


He put up with the “stiff-necked” Israelites for over 900 years before abandoning them to their wayward path. 	 Ne kufaki a ia i tino Isalaelu “loto ma‵keke” mō tausaga e silia atu i te 900 a koi tuai o tiakina ne ia latou ke fai eiloa a mea e ‵loto latou ki ei.


14 The sword of the spirit. 	 14 Te pelu o te agaga.


10 The Bible often makes a distinction between Jesus and the anointed ones, such as in the phrase “with respect to Christ and the congregation.” 	 10 E fakaasi sāle mai i te Tusi Tapu a te ‵kese i te vā o Iesu mo te kau fakaekegina, e pelā mo te fuaiupu tenei “e fakauiga ki a Keliso mo te ekalesia [fakapotopotoga].”


5 Your love for Jehovah will move you to avoid committing a serious sin that would bring reproach upon his name. 	 5 E fakamalosi atu a tou alofa ki a Ieova ke mo a e fai ne koe se agasala matagā telā ka taku fakamasei i ei tena igoa.


At God’s command, Abram leaves the Chaldean city of Ur and becomes a tent dweller in a land that Jehovah promises to give to him and his descendants. 	 Ona ko te fakatonuga a te Atua, ne tiakina ne Apelamo te fa‵kai ko Ulo i Kaletaia kae nofo atu i faleie i se fenua telā ne folafola atu ne Ieova me ka tuku atu ki a ia mo tino mai tena gafa.


Perhaps you gave up a promising career or a successful business to simplify your life and have more time for Kingdom pursuits. 	 E se taumate ne tiakina ne koe se galuega ‵togi io me se pisinisi ko te mea ke fakafaigofie tou olaga kae ke maua a taimi e lava ke kausaki atu ki mea o te Malo.


While remaining in the congregation, however, some might reject Jehovah’s direction in other ways. 	 Kae e tiga eiloa e ‵nofo atu a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga kāti e ‵teke atu latou ki fakatonuga a Ieova i nisi auala aka.


22 By means of God’s undeserved kindness, our sins have been forgiven and can continue to be forgiven. 	 22 E auala i te alofa tauanoa o te Atua, ko oti ne fakamagalo ‵tou agasala kae ka fakamagalo faeloa.


9 “Patience, kindness, goodness.” 	 9 “Te kufaki, te atafai, te aga‵lei.”


(Rom. 14:12) But when necessary, a loving friend will kindly remind a companion about Jehovah’s standards. 	 (Loma 14:12) Kae kafai e manakogina, ka fakamasaua atu eiloa se taugasoa alofa ki tena taugasoa e uiga ki tulaga o Ieova.


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If you control your emotions and listen, the correction you give will more readily be accepted. 	 Kafai e pule atu koe ki ou lagonaga kae fakalogologo faka‵lei, e mafai o taliagofie au pati fakatonutonu.


8, 9. (a) How was Jesus “pierced for our transgression”? (b) How did Peter confirm this? 	 8, 9. (a) Se a te auala ne ‘pakia ei a Iesu ona ko ‵tou agasala’? (e) Ne fakapa‵tonu aka pefea ne Petelu a te mea tenei?


From our vantage point, what developments related to the Kingdom do we discern? 	 Mai ‵tou kilokiloga totino, ne a fakasologa o mea ne ‵tupu e uiga ki te Malo e malamalama tatou i ei?


He saw his Master and two criminals being put to death on torture stakes. 	 Ne matea ne ia tena Matai e tamate fakatasi mo te tokolua tino ma‵sei i luga i sataulo.


My experiences have instilled in me empathy and compassion for others, especially those struggling with problems. 	 Ne fakamalosigina au ne mea ‵tupu ke isi ne oku lagonaga alofa kae atafai ki nisi tino, maise loa latou kolā e fe‵paki mo fakalavelave.


3 An event involving two of Adam’s sons helps us to see what God requires of an imperfect human who wishes to approach Him. 	 3 E fesoasoani mai a te tala e uiga ki tama‵liki a Atamu e tokolua ke iloa ne tatou a mea kolā e manakogina ne te Atua ke mafai ei o fesokotaki atu ki a Ia a tino kolā e ma‵nako ki ei.


The greatest “good” we can do is to share with others the glorious good news of God’s Kingdom. 	 A te ‵toe “mea ‵lei” e fai ne tatou ko te fakaasiatuga ki nisi tino a te gali o te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


12. (a) What do the letters to the seven congregations in Asia Minor reveal about Jesus? (b) How do elders reflect Christ’s attitude toward God’s flock? 	 12. (a) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i tusi ki fakapotopotoga e fitu i Asia Foliki e uiga ki a Iesu? (e) E fakaata mai pefea ne toeaina a te kilokiloga a Keliso ki te lafu mamoe a te Atua?


A ‘wicked eye’ is “bad; envious,” that is, covetous or greedy. 	 A te “mata e sē ‵lei” e fakauiga ki te matakanokano io me ko te kaimanako.


The apostle explained how God’s spirit can help Christians in their struggle against the power of sin so that they can live in harmony with Jehovah’s will and gain his approval. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo te auala e fesoasoani atu ei te agaga o te Atua ki Kelisiano i te lotou taua atu ki te malosi o te agasala, ko te mea ke mafai o ola latou e ‵tusa mo te loto o Ieova kae maua foki tena taliaga.


(Matt. 7:2) With respect to our treatment of others, we reap what we sow.—Gal. 6:7. 	 (Mataio 7:2) E ‵tusa mo ‵tou faifaiga ki nisi tino, e tau ne tatou a mea ne ‵toki ne tatou.—Kalatia 6:7.


(Ps. 32:8) Yes, Jehovah provides direction to the slave. 	 (Salamo 32:8) E tonu, e tuku atu ne Ieova a fakatonutonuga ki te tavini.


God was unquestionably stronger than they were. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne sili fakafia atu te malosi o te Atua i a latou katoa.


Rather than being driven by pride and ambition, Akinori came to experience firsthand what the Bible proverb says: “A heart at peace gives life to the body.”—Proverbs 14:30, The Holy Bible—New International Version. 	 I lō te ‵taki atu ne te fakamatamata mo te loto fia sili, ne lavea ne Akinori a te ‵tonu o muna i te Tusi Tapu i te faataoto: “Kafai e tokagamalie tou mafaufau kae ka malosi foki tou foitino.”—Faataoto 14:30.


16 As Jesus’ followers, how can we imitate the manner in which Jesus reflected the dignity of his Father? 	 16 E pelā me ne soko o Iesu, e mafai pefea o fakaakoako tatou ki te auala ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu te ‵malu o tena Tamana?


How did rulers of Babylon show haughtiness? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne pule o Papelonia a te fakamatamata?


Jesus told his followers: “Who of you wanting to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expense?” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ko oi te tino i a koutou telā e manako o fakatu se taoa kae e se nofo muamua ki lalo o galue tena ‵togi, ke iloa aka me e lava ana tupe ke fakaoti tena galuega?”


Bible reading done on a regular basis will surely help us in this regard. 	 Kafai e fai‵tau faeloa tatou ki te Tusi Tapu ka fesoasoani mai foki i ei ki a tatou i te feitu tenā.


The women of Jerusalem say to them: “Eat, O companions! 	 Ne fai atu a fafine o Ielusalema ki a laua: “‵Kai, e taugasoa!


When necessary, he went without rest, food, and comfort so that he could help others to find the road to life. 	 Kafai e manakogina, e se malōlō sāle a ia, e se kai, io me e fai a mea kolā e ‵gali ki a ia ko te mea ke mafai o fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke maua ne latou te auala ki te ola.


He wrote: “All the earth continued to be of one language.” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “A tino katoa i te lalolagi e fai‵pati katoa ki te ‵gana e tasi.”


(Matthew 6:9, 10) What does that include? 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Se a te mea e aofia i te ‵talo tenā?


Receive Full Benefit From Reading the Bible 	 Ke Maua a Mea Aoga Katoa Mai te Faitau ki te Tusi Tapu


Yes, he spoke rashly at times, but Jehovah understood the pain Job felt. 	 Ao, ne faipati sē ‵lei a ia i nisi taimi, kae ne malamalama a Ieova i te logo‵mae telā ne oko ki a Iopu.


How do you know? 	 E iloa pefea ne koe?


Moreover, Isaiah learned righteousness from Jehovah’s judgment acts. 	 E sili atu i ei, ne tauloto a Isaia ki te amiotonu mai i faifaiga o fakamasinoga a Ieova.


By means of his ministry, he gave a priceless gift to humankind—a message that revealed the truth about God and His will. 	 E auala i tena galuega talai, ne tuku mai ne ia se meaalofa ‵togi ‵mafa ki tino katoa—se fekau telā e fakaasi mai i ei a te munatonu e uiga ki te Atua mo Tena loto.


12 Was Jehovah harsh in giving such straightforward counsel after Job had endured so severe a trial? 	 12 E mata, ne uiga saua a Ieova i te tuku tonu atu o pati fakatonutonu penā mai tua o te kufakiga o Iopu i se tofotofoga faigata?


At that time the earth was filled with violence, and the inclination of the heart of man was “only bad all the time.” 	 I aso konā ne ‵fonu ei te lalolagi i amioga fakasauā, kae ne ‘lailai faeloa olotou mafaufauga.’


They do so by helping others to benefit from the spiritual treasures of wisdom and knowledge of God. 	 E fai latou penā mai te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke maua ne latou a mea tāua mai koloa faka-te-agaga e uiga ki te poto o te Atua.


Since the priests pictured the anointed ones who would be with Jesus in the heavenly Kingdom, whom did the nonpriestly tribes represent? 	 Me ne fakaata mai ne faitaulaga a te kau fakaekegina kolā ka ‵nofo fakatasi mo Iesu i te Malo faka-te-lagi, ko oi e fakauiga ki ei a matakāiga kolā e se ne faitaulaga?


11 Applying Bible principles in a mature way helps us in making decisions about how we fulfill our obligation to ‘provide for the members of our household.’ (1 Timothy 5:8) The first consideration is the nature of the work itself—what it requires us to do. 	 11 A te fakagaluegāga o fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu i se auala poto e fesoasoani mai i ei ke iloa ne tatou o fai ‵tou fakaikuga ki te fakataunuga o ‵tou tiute ke tausi ki ‘tino o ‵tou kāiga.’ (1 Timoteo 5:8) A te mea muamua e ‵tau o mafaufau ki ei ko te vaegā galuega e ‵tau o ‵sala ki ei—ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou i ei.


Much of the danger centers on two aspects—what type you choose and how much time you spend on it. Recreation of the right kind and in the right amount is refreshing 	 A te ukega o fakalavelave e māfua mai i mea e lua—ko te vaegā malōlōga mo fakafiafiaga e filifili ne koe mo te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu ne koe ki ei.


15 “Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century,” claims a 2009 report by The Lancet and University College London. 	 15 “A te mafulifuliga o tau o aso ko te ‵toe mea fakamataku eiloa ki te malosi faka-te-foitino i te lalolagi i te 21 senitenali,” e li‵poti mai te The Lancet mo te University College London i te 2009.


14, 15. (a) How did Jesus react to misguided suggestions and offers, and why? (b) What issue must we always bear in mind? 	 14, 15. (a) Ne saga atu pefea a Iesu ki manatu ‵se mo avanoaga kolā ne ofo atu ki a ia, kae kaia? (e) Se a te kinauga telā e ‵tau o masaua faeloa ne tatou?


(Jas. 2:25) Imagine the benefits that came to her when she became a part of God’s clean people, a people educated by God’s Law in the ways of love and justice. 	 (Iakopo 2:25) Mafaufau la ki mea aoga ne maua ne ia i te taimi ne fai ei a ia mo fai se vaega o tino ‵ma o te Atua, tino kolā ne akoakogina ki te Tulafono a te Atua i te alofa mo te fakamaoni.


What does Jehovah always provide for his servants, and what must we do to benefit? 	 Se a te mea e tuku mai faeloa ne Ieova ki ana tavini, kae se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou mō te ‵tou ‵lei?


The second covers what took place during Israel’s wandering in the wilderness. 	 E aofia i te lua o vaega a mea kolā ne ‵tupu i te taimi ne takase‵se ei a te kau Isalaelu i te vao.


After some time, the manager’s attitude softened, and she even thanked the sister for her work. 	 Mai tua o ne nāi taimi, ne kamata ei o ‵kese a uiga o te pule, kae ne fakafetai atu foki a ia ki te tuagane tenei mō ana galuega.


Though the Bible reports no miraculous healing of such Christians as Epaphroditus, Timothy, and Trophimus, undoubtedly Jehovah helped them to endure. 	 E tiga eiloa e seki tusi mai i te Tusi Tapu a te faka‵leiga fakavavega o nisi Kelisiano e pelā mo Epafeloti, Timoteo mo Tolofimo e mautinoa eiloa me ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki a latou ke maua te loto kufaki.


At other times, he provides only the principal ideas, and the secretary prepares the letter, using her own style or vocabulary. 	 I nisi taimi, kāti e fai atu fua ne tou tagata a manatu tāua ki tena failautusi, kae tusi ne te failautusi a te tusi i ana pati eiloa.


(Psalm 145:18, 19) Is that not heartwarming? 	 (Salamo 145:18, 19) E a, e ‵gali a pati fakamafanafana konā?


(Gen. 1:26, 27) Even after man’s fall from perfection, Jehovah restated man’s responsibility in connection with the earth. 	 (Kenese 1:26, 27) Ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi ko se ‵lei katoatoa ei a tino, ne toe fai atu ne Ieova te tiute o tino i te tausiga o te lalolagi.


An Individual or a Class? 	 Se Tino e Tokotasi io me se Potukau?


On what is true worth in life not based? 	 Se a te mea e se fakavae ki ei a te ola tonu?


But so is the man of discernment who exercises his thinking abilities and chooses to be “no part of the world.”—John 15:19. 	 Kae e penā foki eiloa te tagata mafaufau telā e fakagalue ne ia te malosi o tena poto kae fakaiku aka ‘ke se fai a ia mo fai se vaega o te lalolagi.’—Ioane 15:19.


It definitely did not bring praise to Jehovah.” 	 Ne seki avatu i ei ne matou a vikiga ki a Ieova.”


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Without the Holy Scriptures, our primary teacher would be personal experience. 	 E aunoa mo te Tusi Tapu, ka akoako fua tatou ne ‵tou poto totino e uiga ki te olaga.


This is the Lord’s work and the only position you get in the Lord’s organization is what the Lord sees fit to give you; and I am sure I’m not the man for the job.” 	 Ko te galuega tenei a te Aliki, kae e maua fua ne se tino se tofiga i te fakapotopotoga a te Aliki māfai e avatu ne te Aliki te tofiga tenā ki a ia; kae i taku faka‵tau au e se ko te tino ‵lei mō te galuega tenā.”


How is that true? 	 E fakatalitonu aka pefea a te ‵tonu o te mea tenā?


Were you not amazed at the multitude of stars visible against the blackness of space? 	 E mata, ne ofo koe i te uke o fetu i ei?


What have you detected in your conversations with others? 	 E mata, tenā te mafaufauga o tino māfai e sautala mo koe?


Jesus had foretold this development in his parable of the wheat and the weeds. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu a te mea tenei i tena tala fakatusa e uiga ki saito mo mouku.


More than 100 years ago, large signs bearing those words were posted at railroad crossings in North America. 	 I se 100 tupu tausaga ko ‵teka, ne faka‵pa atu eiloa a fakailoga ‵lasi kolā e tusi i ei a pati konā i auala kolā e ‵tele i ei a tuleni i te feitu ki matū o Amelika.


THEME: 	 MATUA:


People do not normally want to die; death is not natural for humans. 	 E se ma‵nako eiloa a tino ke ‵mate; a te mate e sē se manakoga masani o tino.


And how gratifying it is when Bible students acknowledge that ‘God is really among us’! (1 Corinthians 14:24, 25) May we therefore conduct effective Bible studies and do all we can to help others to become Jesus’ disciples. 	 Kae se mea fakafiafia ‵ki eiloa māfai ko iloa ne te tino akoga me ‘i te Atua e i konei i a tatou’! (1 Kolinito 14:24, 25) Tela la, ke na fai ne tatou a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i se auala magoi kae ke fai a mea katoa ke fesoasoani atu ei ki nisi tino ke fai mo fai ne soko o Iesu.


When we meditate on the special care and concern he has shown for those who love him, how our hearts swell with gratitude and joy! 	 Kafai e mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki tena tausiga fakapito mo tena saga tonu mai ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia, e ‵fonu eiloa ‵tou loto i te fiafia mo te loto fakafetai!


• Why are people in the world today so angry? 	 • Kaia ko kaitaua malosi ei a tino i te lalolagi i aso nei?


But the girl and her mother, knowing they had compromised, would have been the most unhappy people in the world.” 	 Kae ne iloa ne te tamaliki fafine mo tena mātua, me moi ne fai ne laua te mea tenā, ka fanoa‵noa malosi eiloa laua.”


What are these requirements? 	 Ne a fakatonuga e tolu konei?


It takes courage to admit a mistake! 	 E ‵tau o loto toa se tino o fakaasi atu ana mea ‵se!


20 In the ancient games, only one runner won the race. 	 20 I tafaoga i aso mua, e tokotasi fua te tino tele ne sili i te fakatau‵telega.


(Heb. 4:12) Seeing ourselves in the light of what the Scriptures say can indeed be a powerful aid in identifying the intentions of the heart. 	 (Epe. 4:12) Kafai e suke‵suke tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau o iloilo ne tatou a ‵tou mafaufauga totino mo mea e fai ne tatou kae ka fesoasoani mai a te mea tenā ke iloa ne tatou a manakoga o ‵tou loto.


[Pictures on page 12] The teachers were amazed at the understanding and answers of 12-year-old Jesus 	 Ne ofo malosi a faiakoga i te malamalama mo tali a Iesu kae ko 12 fua ana tausaga


Rather, he is always faithful, consistent, loyal, and true. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakamaoni faeloa a ia, e se mafai o mafuli, e alofa fakamaoni kae fai mea tonu.


DO YOU have a friend or a family member you are especially close to? 	 E MATA, e isi sou taugasoa io me se kāiga telā e ‵pili ‵ki te lū vā?


See the Appendix article “The Bibleʼs View on Divorce and Separation” in the book “Keep Yourselves in Godʼs Love.” 	 Ke onoono ki te tusi ko te Ke Tumau “i te Alofa o te Atua,” itu. 251-253.


9 For a while, the apostle Peter harbored prejudice against non-Jews, but he gradually learned to eradicate negative views from his heart. 	 9 Ne piki ‵mau te apositolo ko Petelu ki te uiga fakailoga tino ki a latou kolā e se ne tino Iutaia mō se vaitaimi, kae ne tauloto malielie ne ia ke fakaseai katoatoa kea‵tea ne ia te kilokiloga ‵se tenā mai tena loto.


(Romans 12:17-21; Hebrews 4:16) Therefore, rather than fear our opposers, we fear God and look to him to deliver us. 	 (Loma 12:17-21; Epelu 4:16) Tela la, i lō te ma‵taku ki tino kolā e ‵teke mai ki a tatou, e ma‵taku tatou ki te Atua kae ‵kilo atu ki a ia ke faka‵sao ne ia tatou.


It says: “Where jealousy and contentiousness are, there disorder and every vile thing are. 	 E fai mai penei: “Me ko te koga telā e ‵nofo i ei te loto masei mo kinauga, e maua foki i ei te faivalevale mo mea ma‵sei katoa.


In some lands it is customary for everyone in the community to feel free to attend a wedding feast whether invited or not. 	 I nisi fenua, se tuu masani ke ma‵natu aka a tino katoa i te fa‵kai me e saoloto fua latou o ‵kau atu ki te ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga faitalia me e ‵kami latou me ikai.


In their translation, Judas is favored by Jesus as the one disciple who would understand the mysteries and “reach” the “kingdom.” 	 E fai mai i te ‵fuliga a latou me ne fiafia malosi atu a Iesu ki a Iuta me ko ia fua te soko e tokotasi telā e malamalama i mea ‵funa kae “oko” atu ki te “malo.”


How do you know that Jehovah wants you to plan for a happy future? 	 E iloa pefea ne koe i a Ieova e manako ke fai au palani mō se olaga fiafia i aso mai mua?


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The Japanese occupation ended in 1945. 	 Ne ‵foki a te kau Tiapani ki te lotou fenua i te 1945.


(Luke 12:6, 7) Undoubtedly, Jesus taught that God cares about us. 	 (Luka 12:6, 7) Se mea mautinoa, me ne akoako mai a Iesu me e alofa mai te Atua ki a tatou.


13 “The man is good who is gracious and is lending.” 	 13 “Amutia te tino telā e alofa o tuku atu fua ana mea ki tino e fia kaitalafu i a ia.”


Consider just four reasons why you can believe what the Bible says: 	 Mafaufau la ki pogai fua e fa e mafai ei ne koe o talitonu ki muna i te Tusi Tapu:


Jesus too made sacrifices for things that were important to him. 	 Ne fai foki ne Iesu mo te loto kātoa a mea kolā e tāua ki a ia.


What counts is not only what we do but also why we do it. 	 A te mea telā e tāua, e se ko mea fua kolā e fai ne tatou kae ko te pogai foki e fai ei ne tatou.


It was he who presented this prospect to the first human couple. 	 Ko ia eiloa ne tuku atu ne ia te fakamoemoega tenā ki te tauavaga muamua.


In harmony with Jesus’ prophecy regarding his “presence,” who did the faithful “slave” prove to be? 	 E ‵tusa mo te valoaga a Iesu e uiga ki tena ‘fakatasi mai,’ ko oi ne fai mo fai te “tavini” fakamaoni?


How glad he must have been that he did! 	 Kae ne fiafia eiloa a ia me ne fai ne ia te mea tenā!


He was the very epitome of true kindness. 	 Kae ne fai eiloa a ia mo fai te ‵toe fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te alofa atafai tonu.


Still, genuine faith involves more, for even the demons believe that Jehovah exists. 	 E tonu, e aofia a mea e uke i te fakatuanaki tonu, e tali‵tonu foki a temoni me i a Ieova se tino tonu.


13 The elder recalled: “Graham had a problem with pride. 	 13 Ne fai mai te toeaina: “A te fakalavelave o Graham ko te fakamatamata.


Or is he cruel?” 	 Io me ko ia e sauā?”


Not only does the Bible give reasons to look forward to the end but it also acknowledges the frustration that can set in if the end seems to be overdue. 	 E se fakaasi mai fua i te Tusi Tapu a pogai ke olioli ei tatou ke oko mai te gataga, kae e fakailoa mai foki ki a tatou a te fi‵ta e mafai o maua māfai e fui oko mai te gataga.


Moreover, they are willing to sacrifice all earthly ties, including life on earth and all human relationships. 	 E se gata i ei, e fia‵fia foki latou ke tiakina olotou fesokotakiga katoa ki te lalolagi, e aofia i ei ko te ola i te lalolagi mo te fesokotaki atu ki tino.


(Gal. 5:22, 23) Think of good qualities that you have cultivated in the ministry. 	 (Kala. 5:22, 23) Mafaufau ki uiga ‵gali kolā ko oti ne ati aka ne tatou i te galuega talai.


Likewise, the Bible describes Jehovah’s reaction to the injustice that he sees in the world today. 	 E penā foki a fakamatalaga a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki lagonaga o Ieova ki mea sē ‵tonu kolā e matea ne ia i te lalolagi i aso nei.


17 In yet another way, we need to walk as Jesus Christ walked. 	 17 E ‵tau foki o ola tatou e pelā mo te auala ne ola ei a Iesu i se isi mea aka.


He and his wife were the first Witnesses of Jehovah in the Dominican Republic, and they had arrived in Puerto Rico in 1957. 	 A laua mo tena avaga ko Molimau a Ieova muamua loa i te Dominican Republic, kae ne olo atu ki Puerto Rico i te 1957.


Let us consider these three requirements one at a time. 	 Ke onoono nei tatou ki mea takitasi e tolu konei.


Mistreating One’s Mate 	 Te Sonāfai o te Avaga


And it will not stop. 	 Kae ka tumau eiloa a te mainaga tenā.


There are many other aspects of Christian morality, and correspondingly many other Bible examples and points of counsel, that you can study, apply, and teach. 	 E uke aka foki a nisi feitu o amioga ‵lei faka-Kelisiano, mo nisi fakaakoakoga e uke atu tai ‵pau i te Tusi Tapu kolā e mafai o sukesuke, fai, kae akoako atu foki ki nisi tino.


WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “A troublemaker causes dissension, and a slanderer separates close friends.” 	 FAKAMATALAGA MAI I TE TUSI TAPU: “A tino amio ma‵sei e gutu faitala; e fakatupu ne latou a fakalavelave kae ofa ne latou a va ‵lei o taugasoa.”


For example, if a business agreement becomes harder to honor than expected, our loyalty to God and regard for the Bible should move us to keep our word. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai e tai faigata ke fai ne tatou se tautoga i mea tau pisinisi, e ‵tau o tausi tatou ki ‵tou pati ne fai, me e fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou fakamaoni ki te Atua mo tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu.


(Psalm 46:9) No more doctors, hospitals, or disease of any kind. 	 (Salamo 46:9) Ka se toe ai ne tokita, fakaimasaki, io me ko so se vaegā famai.


Jehovah—“The Happy God” 	 Ieova—‘Te Atua Fiafia’


(Psalm 119:138) Since the psalmist obeyed God’s commandments, why did he say: “I am insignificant and contemptible”? 	 (Salamo 119:138) Ona ko te mea ne fakalogo a te faisalamo ki fakatonuga a te Atua, kaia ne fai mai ei a ia: “Au ko se taulia ka ko fakatauemugina”?


Newton explained: “‘Then,’ saith Daniel, ‘many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.’ 	 Ne fai mai a Newton: “‘Tenā,’ ko pati a Tanielu, ‘ka tokouke a tino ka olo valevale, kae ka gasolo aka o malamalama a tino.’


You can see how sad a development that would be. 	 Ko lavea ne koe te fakafanoanoa o te tulaga tenā.


Have I thought about the climate and the culture? 	 E mata, ko oti ne mafaufau faka‵lei au ki te ‵tau o te aso mo tu mo aganū o te fenua tenā?


19 Jesus Christ also expressed love—a dominant quality of his heavenly Father. 	 19 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne Iesu Keliso a te alofa—se uiga tāua o tena Tamana faka-te-lagi.


The Herald of Buenos Aires, Argentina, said: “Jehovah’s Witnesses have proved through the years to be hardworking, sober, thrifty, and God-fearing citizens.” 	 E fai mai a te nusipepa ko te Herald mai Buenos Aires, i Atinitina, penei: “Ko oti ne fakamaoni aka i te fia o tausaga me i Molimau a Ieova ko toe tino ga‵lue fakamaoni, e ‵saga tonu ki olotou galuega, e fakaeteete kae ma‵taku foki ki te Atua.”


Advertisers pressure us to be discontented with what we have. 	 E fakamalosi mai a tino fakasalalau ke mo a ma lotoma‵lie tatou ki mea ko maua ne tatou.


• Why do God’s faithful servants suffer? 	 • Kaia e logo‵mae ei a tavini fakamaoni a te Atua?


(Proverbs 21:2) They pay lip service to the laws and standards of the land but seek to circumvent them at every opportunity. 	 (Faataoto 21:2) E fai mai me e āva latou ki tulafono o te fenua kae taumafai foki latou o fakasekeseke mo tulafono konā i so se avanoaga.


(Read Judges 11:36.) 	 (Faitau te Famasino 11:36.)


9. (a) What questions can help us to analyze our view of Jehovah and his laws and principles? (b) Why is it important to know God well? 	 9. (a) Ne a fesili e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo ne tatou e uiga ki a Ieova mo ana tulafono mo fakatakitakiga? (e) Kaia e tāua ei ke iloa ‵lei ne koe te Atua?


Youths, Walk Worthily of Jehovah 	 Talavou, ke Ola i se Olaga Aogā Mō Ieova


Happily, Jehovah does not want that to happen to you. 	 Se mea fakafiafia, me e se manako a Ieova ke tupu se vaegā mea penā ki a koe.


Never Become “Enraged Against Jehovah,” 8/15 	 Ke mo a Eiloa Koe e “Ita . . . ki a Ieova,” 8/15


Just think of the feeling of respect and awe that a child has for a strong and wise father. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te āva mo te mataku o se tamaliki ki tena tamana telā e mafi kae poto.


(Job 22:1-3) Have you ever wondered about the answers to questions such as these? 	 (Iopu 22:1-3) Kai mafaufau aka eiloa koe ki tali o vaegā fesili penā?


“Sometimes I end up comparing my current husband to my former husband.” 	 “I nisi taimi, ko fakatusatusa ne au a taku avaga fakamuli ki taku avaga mua.”


Stop seeking such things.” 	 Sa fai te mea tenā.”


How does it help us in our efforts to love righteousness? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani mai ki ‵tou taumafaiga ke fia‵fia ki te amiotonu?


16 The proof of what we ourselves are is also found in our expressions of appreciation for the truth—our works of faith. 	 16 E lavea atu foki a fakamaoniga e uiga ki a tatou e auala i te fakaasiatuga o ‵tou loto fakafetai e uiga ki te munatonu—ko ‵tou galuega e fai i te fakatuanaki.


The power of the Kingdom good news is a major factor, for it is news about blessings that will come to mankind. 	 E tasi te mea ko te mana o te tala ‵lei o te Malo, me ko te tala tenā o fakamanuiaga kolā ka oko mai ki tino.


2 Worldly thinking ignores or belittles Jehovah’s guidelines, and its influence could gradually weaken our faith. 	 2 E fakaseaoga io me e se fakatāua ne mafaufauga o te lalolagi a fakatakitakiga a Ieova, kae e mafai o fakavāivāi malielie mai ki ‵tou fakatuanaki.


What kind of human wisdom can erode our confidence in the Bible? 	 Ne a vaegā poto o tino e mafai o fakavāivāi ei te ‵tou talitonu ki te Tusi Tapu?


Voluntary abortion conflicts with what the Bible says about respect for life. 	 E ‵teke atu a te fakatōga o te pepe mo te iloa tonu ki pati i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te āva ki te ola.


What could you do to help them reach out for such goals? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koe ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke kausaki atu ki vaegā fakamoemoega penā?


Yet, Lot did not shrink back from the hateful mob. 	 Kae ne seki mataku a Lota i te vaitino tenā.


Thus, the Devil tested Job both when he was prosperous and when he was destitute. 	 Tela la, ne tofotofo ne te Tiapolo a Iopu i te taimi ne maumea mo te taimi foki ne mativa ei a ia.


3 Helping “Foreign Residents” to “Serve Jehovah With Rejoicing” 	 3 Fesoasoani Atu ki “Tino Fakaa‵lofa” ke ‘Tapuaki Atu ki a Ieova mo te Fia‵fia’


Further, the religious leaders had no true love for God. 	 E se gata i ei, ne seki ai foki se alofa tonu i takitaki lotu ki te Atua.


(2 Corinthians 4:4) Having come to know God’s will, however, we resolve to live “no more for the desires of men, but for God’s will.”—1 Peter 4:2. 	 (2 Kolinito 4:4) I te taimi ko iloa ei ne tatou a te loto o te Atua, ne fakaiku aka ei ne tatou ke se toe ola e ‵tusa mo ‘manakoga faka te foitino kae ke pulea ne te loto o te Atua.’—1 Petelu 4:2.