When the Jews “went on hardening themselves and not believing,” Paul turned to others, relocating in the city but still preaching. 	 I te taimi ne “loto ma‵keke kae se fia tali‵tonu” ei a tino Iutaia, ne saga atu a Paulo ki nisi tino, mai te fanatu o talai i te fa‵kai.


Living forever? 	 Ola ki te se-gata-mai?


In what sense can we give something to Jehovah? 	 I te auala fea e mafai ei o tuku atu ne tatou se mea ki a Ieova?


Jehovah Is “the Rewarder of Those Earnestly Seeking Him” 	 E Tuku Atu ne Ieova “Te Taui ‵Lei Ki Tino Kolā e Salasala ki a Ia”


(Heb. 12:22; Rev. 14:1; 21:2) Abraham was looking forward to life under the rule of God’s Kingdom. 12:2—What was “the joy that was set before [Jesus]” for which “he endured a torture stake”? 	 (Epelu 12:22; Fakaasiga 14:1; 21:2) Ne kilo atu eiloa Apelaamo ki te olaga mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo o te Atua. 12:2—Se a “te fiafia telā e fakatalitali mai ki a [Iesu]” telā ne fai ei ke “kufaki ne ia te sataulo”?


Through a study of the Bible, you can find true happiness despite your problems. 	 E auala i se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, e mafai eiloa o maua ne koe te fiafia tonu faitalia ou fakalavelave.


Many once thought so but are now skeptical. 	 Ko fakalotolotolua nei ki ei a tino kolā ne tali‵tonu muamua ki ei.


• Avoid compromising situations 	 • Ke ‵kalo keatea te gutugutulua


The connection between self-control and dignity. 	 Ki te sokoga i te vā o te loto pulea mo te fakaaloalo.


16 Still another reason why certain professed Christians were eager to observe the Law was outlined by Paul in his letter to the Galatians. 	 16 I tena tusi ki te kau Kalatia ne fakaasi mai ne Paulo te suā pogai ne fia puke ‵mautakitaki ei a tino kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano ki te Tulafono.


He added: “This is like the opinion of the Greeks . . . 	 Ne fakaopoopo mai a ia: “E ‵pau te mea tenei mo te manatu o te kau Eleni . . .


Some 14 million refugees were displaced. 	 E nofo ki se 14 miliona o tino ne faima‵laga atu ki nisi fenua e pelā me ne tino fakaa‵lofa.


“To catch the train, I got up at 4:00 a.m. and I preached until 6:00 p.m. when the train departed for home. 	 “Ke maua ne au te tuleini, ne ala aka au i te 4:00 i te vaveao kae ne talai atu au ke oko loa ki te 6:00 i te afiafi māfai ko foki atu au ki te fale i te tuleini.


19 You may not be able to control your circumstances completely, but you can control how you deal with them. 	 19 Kāti e se mafai ne koe o pule katoatoa atu ki ou fakanofonofoga, kae e mafai o pule atu koe ki te auala e fakafesagai atu ei koe ki ei.


They are the only ones who preach that Jesus has been ruling as King since 1914. 	 Ko latou fua e talai atu me i a Iesu ko pule mai nei e pelā me ko te Tupu talu mai te 1914.


That is why the Bible directs us to address our prayers only to Jehovah, doing so in the name of Jesus.—Psalm 69:13; John 14:6, 13. 	 Tenā loa te pogai ne fakatonu mai ei te Tusi Tapu ke ‵talo atu tatou ki a Ieova, e auala i te igoa o Iesu.—Salamo 69:13; Ioane 14:6, 13.


30 For Young People—Appreciate Sacred Things! 	 PESE: 133, 100 Te Malosi ke Fakatakavale ei so se Fakalavelave ITULAU E 28


Carry On as Kingdom Citizens! 	 Ke Amio e Pelā me ne Tino Tonu o te Malo!


How do many people view truth? 	 E pefea te kilokiloga a tino e tokouke e uiga ki te mea tonu?


We quickly put chairs in front of our door and started packing our suitcases. 	 Ne faka‵tu fakavave ne māua a nofoaga i mua o te mataloa kae kamata o fakatoka ma pausi.


LIFE STORY 	 TALA TONU


The Effects of Affliction 	 Ikuga o Logo‵maega


If that is true in your territory, why not consider different ways to preach the good news? 	 Kafai e penā tou koga talai, kaia e se ‵sala atu ki nisi auala ke talai atu te tala ‵lei?


4 Consider the first-century prophetess Anna. 	 4 Ke mafaufau ki te pelofeta fafine ko Ana i te senitenali muamua.


What can we learn from this situation? 	 Ne a ‵tou mea e mafai o tauloto mai te mea tenei?


Yet, he succumbed to temptation and became guilty of adultery and murder. 	 E ui i ei, ne takavale tou tagata i te fakaosoosoga kae agasala i te mulilua mo te tatino.


The public reacted to the cruel treatment these men received, so the government transferred them from military prison to civilian work camps. 	 E tokouke a tino ne sē fia‵fia ki faifaiga fakasauā kolā ne fai ki tāgata konei i te falepuipui, tenā ne tapale ei latou ne te malo mai te falepuipui o te kautau o ave ki te koga telā e ga‵lue i ei a tino e se ‵kau ki kautau.


(1 Corinthians 15:32) Others, sensing that life is fleeting and uncertain, try to find security and permanence in material possessions. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:32) Mai te matea ne nisi tino a te toetoe mo te sē mautinoa o te olaga, e taumafai latou ke maua se puipuiga mai i kope faka-te-foitino.


This act does not seem to have placed Jonathan in God’s disfavor. 	 Ne seki fai i ei ke se talia a Ionatana ne te Atua.


7 Many experiences could be used to illustrate God’s acts of compassion. 	 7 E uke a tala e mafai o fakaaoga ke fakamatala atu ei a faifaiga o te alofa atafai o te Atua.


I no longer believed in “saints,” in confession, or in hellfire. 	 Ko sē toe talitonu au ki “tino tapu”, ko se fia fakaasi atu taku agasala ki faifeau, io me talitonu ki te afi i seoli.


(Gen. 4:4; 8:20, 21; 22:13; 31:54; Job 1:5) Centuries later, the Mosaic Law brought the matter of sacrifice into sharper focus. 	 (Kenese 4:4; 8:20, 21; 22:13; 31:54; Iopu 1:5) I te fia o senitenali mai tua ifo, ne toe faka‵mafa mai i ei a te faiga o taulaga i te Tulafono a Mose.


God wants you to find happiness by planning for things other than those that satisfy animals. 	 E manako te Atua ke maua ne tatou te fiafia mai te faiga o palani e aoga i lō a mea kolā ko lotoma‵lie fua ki ei a manu.


Some clergymen falsely teach that God will someday destroy this planet. 	 E akoako ‵se atu ne nisi faifeau me ka fakaseai atu ne te Atua te lalolagi tenei i se aso e tasi.


In the field, let them learn from your example as you take the first few calls. 	 Kafai ko olo atu i te galuega talai, tuku atu te avanoaga ke onoono atu latou ki au fakaakoakoga i te taimi e fai ei ne koe a nāi fale i te kamataga.


Brotherly love is the type of affection that involves a strong, warm, personal attachment, such as to a family member or a close friend. 	 A te alofa fakataina se vaegā alofa telā e aofia i ei se fesokotakiga ‵pili kae malosi ki sou kāiga io me se taugasoa pili.


If two nations are at war and then peace is declared either because one nation is defeated or because both nations can see no further advantage in fighting, what kind of peace is that? 	 Kafai ko taua se avā atufenua kae oti aka ko fakasalalau atu me ko maua te filemu ona ko te mea ko takavale te atufenua e tasi io me ko lavea ne te avā atufenua me e seai se ‵lei e maua mai i te taua, se a te vaegā filemu tenā?


Overseers Need to Be Yielding 	 E ‵Tau o Loto Malamalama a Ovasia


In fact, the number of regular pioneers in Turkey increased by 24 percent during the 12 months following the campaign. 	 E tonu, ne fanaka eiloa ki luga te aofaki o tino talai tumau i Turkey ki te 24 pasene i te 12 masina mai tua o te galuega fakapito.


9 When Jesus embarked on his ministry, it was with a remarkable depth of insight and fellow feeling. 	 9 I te taimi ne kamata ei ne Iesu a tena taviniga, ne fakaasi mai foki ei a te ‵loto o tena atamai mo ana lagonaga.


How did the unfaithfulness of the Israelites in Moses’ day affect God’s purpose? 	 Ne pokotia pefea a te fuafuaga a te Atua i te sē fakatuanaki o tino Isalaelu i aso o Mose?


Yet, anger is damaging and does not reflect “the mind of Christ.” (1 Cor. 2:16; read James 1:19, 20.) 	 Kae e mafai o fakalogo‵mae atu a te kaitaua kae e se fakaata faka‵lei atu foki i ei “te mafaufau o Keliso.” (1 Kolinito 2:16; faitau te Iakopo 1:19, 20.)


Why does my paralyzed sister suffer? 	 Kaia e logo‵mae ei toku taina foliki telā e ‵mate tena foitino?


(Ps. 62:8; Phil. 4:6, 13) Another way to strengthen your spirituality is by improved study of God’s Word. 	 (Salamo 62:8; Filipi 4:6, 13) A te suā auala ke fakamalosi aka ei tou feitu faka-te-agaga ko te momea aka te ‵lei o tau sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua.


(Romans 11:13) Often, fleshly-minded individuals view these as the factors that determine whom Jehovah should use as his instrument. 	 (Loma 11:13) E masani sāle a tino o te lalolagi o ‵kilo atu ki mea konei e pelā me ne mea e fakavae ki ei a filifiliga a Ieova e uiga ki tino kolā e ‵tau o fakaaogā ne ia.


How did Jehovah do so? 	 Ne fai pefea ne Ieova?


Others serve as pioneers or as missionaries. 	 E tavini atu a nisi tino e pelā me ne paenia io me ne misionale.


Doing so means the very best way of life in this system of things and in the next. 	 E fakauiga i ei me ko maua ne tatou a te ‵toe olaga ‵lei i te olaga nei, penā foki loa mo te fakanofonofoga fou.


We can be sure that Jehovah answers our prayers for help (See paragraph 18) 	 E mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me e tali mai eiloa ne Ieova ‵tou ‵talo mō se fesoasoani (Ke onoono ki te palakalafa e 18)


By being “vigilant with a view to prayers,” however, we can keep our faith strong. 	 Mai te “mataala kae ‵talo malosi,” e mafai ei o ma‵losi faeloa a ‵tou fakatuanaki.


(Matt. 28:19, 20) Four actions are therefore required. 	 (Mata. 28:19, 20) Tela la, e fa a mea e manakogina ke fai ne tatou.


(Psalm 93:1; 97:1; 99:1) Speaking of Jehovah as our Maker, the psalmist invites us to “give thanks to him, bless his name.”—Psalm 100:4. 	 (Salamo 93:1; 97:1; 99:1) A te fakasino atu ki a Ieova e pelā me ko te Tino ne faite ne ia tatou, e ‵kami eiloa tatou ne te faisalamo ke “fakafetai kae tavae atu” ki tena igoa.—Salamo 100:4.


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5 The Hebrew Christians needed to realize something very significant about the system of worship instituted by Christ. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “A te toto o kouti mo pulumakau tagata mo lefu o tamā pulumakau ne ‵sunu, e fakamaligiligi i luga i tino kola e se ‵ma, ke faka‵ma ei latou mai olotou olaga se ‵ma.


(Romans 8:14-17) When they are resurrected to be with Christ in heaven, they serve in Jehovah’s presence and actually see Him.—1 John 3:1, 2; Revelation 4:9-11. 	 (Loma 8:14-17) Kafai ko faka‵tu aka latou ke pule fakatasi mo Keliso i te lagi, e tavini atu latou i mua o Ieova kae ka lavea ‵tonu atu foki eiloa ne latou a ia.—1 Ioane 3:1, 2; Fakaasiga 4:9-11.


14 False accusations. 	 14 ‵Losiga ‵se.


(Acts 5:42) Preaching was not limited to an elite group. 	 (Galuega 5:42) A te galuega talai e se fai fua ne se potukau foliki, e fai ne tino katoa i loto i te fakapotopotoga.


[1] (paragraph 7) Among the points Jesus covered were the following: (1) Preach the right message. 	 [1] (palakalafa 7) E aofia i manatu kolā ne faka‵sae aka ne Iesu, konei mai lalo: (1) Talai atu te fekau tonu.


How does Jesus reassure those who fully trust in Jehovah? 	 E fakamalosi mai pefea a Iesu ki tino kolā e tali‵tonu katoatoa ki a Ieova?


• For what two important reasons did Jesus die? 	 • Ne a pogai tāua e lua ne mate ei a Iesu?


(2 Chronicles 15:2) Jesus’ sacrifice opened the way of approach to Jehovah in a fuller sense. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:2) Ne ‵tala mai ne te taulaga a Iesu te auala ke fakapili‵pili atu i ei tatou ki a Ieova i se auala tai lasi atu.


They can lose the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood, good from bad. 	 E fai ne koutou te mea ‵kona ke magalo, kae fai ne koutou te mea magalo ke ‵kona.”


COMFORT IN THE FAMILY 	 FAKAMAFANAFANAGA I TE KĀIGA


What does the Bible indicate regarding Satan’s influence? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki fakamalosiga a Satani?


God’s promise refers to tears caused by suffering and sorrow. 	 E fakasino atu eiloa te folafolaga a te Atua ki loimata kolā e māfua mai i logo‵maega mo te fanoanoa.


(Read Psalm 148:11-13; Luke 12:15) So, what are some of the blessings and benefits of getting baptized? 	 (Faitau te Salamo 148:11-13; Luka 12:15) Tela la, ne a nisi fakamanuiaga mo mea aoga e maua mai i te papatisoga?


In Review 	 Ke Toe Onoono Aka ki ei


But how can we be sure? 	 Kae e mafai pefea o mautinoa i a tatou te mea tenā? “‵Fuli mai ki te Aliki, koutou katoa tino loto malalo o te fenua . . .


He has full control of his body members at all times, and he senses almost instinctively what moves he must make so that he can complete his routine successfully. All of this is the result of rigorous training and incessant practice. 	 E pule katoatoa atu a ia ki tena foitino i taimi katoa, kae e tuku atu tena mafaufau ki so se gasuesuega e fai ne ia ko te mea ke mafai o fakapalele faka‵lei tena launi i ana mea e ‵tau o fai.


What did she do to heal the breach? 	 Ne a ana mea ne fai ke faka‵lei aka ei te lā fakalavelave?


• Bethelites: 20,092 	 • Tino ga‵lue i te Peteli: 20,092


2 As noted in the preceding article, Jesus foretold the existence of this congregation of anointed followers, telling the apostle Peter: “On this rock-mass [Jesus Christ] I will build my congregation, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” 	 2 E pelā mo te mea ne lavea atu i te mataupu mai mua, ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu te fakatuga o te fakapotopotoga tenei o ana soko fakaekegina, i ana pati ki te apositolo ko Petelu: “E fakatu ne au taku ekalesia i luga o te papa tenei [ko Iesu Keliso]. E se mafai eiloa ne te malosi o te mate o fakatakavale.”


It does not mean condoning a wrong, minimizing it, or pretending that it did not happen. 	 E se fakauiga i ei ke talia atu fua te mea ‵se ne fai, fakafoliki aka, io me fakafoliga atu me e seai se mea ne tupu.


Thus, while the English translators of the King James Version translated Sheol 31 times as “hell,” they also rendered it 31 times as “grave” and 3 times as “pit,” thereby showing that these terms mean basically the same thing. [Box/Picture on page 7] The Origin of the Name Christian 	 Tela la, e tiga eiloa ne ‵fuli faka 31 taimi ne tino ‵fuli tusi o te Tusi Tapu Peletania ko te King James Version a te pati Sheol ki “seoli,” ne ‵fuli foki ne latou faka 31 te pati tenā ki “te tānuga,” e fakatolu taimi ki “te lua.”


5 Millions of others, however, eagerly anticipate the arrival of Jehovah’s day. 	 5 Kae e ‵nofo fakatali‵tali a te fia miliona o nisi tino ki te oko mai o te aso o Ieova.


Instead of studying with individuals, they established “classes,” or congregations. 	 Ne faka‵tu ne latou a “vasega” io me ko fakapotopotoga, i lō te suke‵suke mo tino taki tokotasi.


(Matthew 11:4, 5, 28-30) He was not too busy to respond to the needs of the afflicted, whether a hemorrhaging woman who quietly touched his garment or a blind beggar who would not be silenced. 	 (Mataio 11:4, 5, 28-30) Ne seki fai pelā me ko tō fakalavelave a ia ke fesoasoani atu ki tino fakaa‵lofa, faitalia me ko te fafine telā ne ‵tafe tena sua kae ne fakapatele atu ki tena gatu, io me ko te tagata akai mea telā ne ‵kivi ana mata kae ne ita ma nofo filemu.


But for how long will humankind suffer under the Devil’s rulership? 	 Kae ka pefea te leva e puapuaga ei a tino mai lalo i te pulega a te Tiapolo?


5 Jesus has the most intimate knowledge of God. 	 5 Ne iloa ‵lei eiloa ne Iesu a te Atua.


She works in La Paz, Bolivia, where ethnic differences often separate the rich from the poor. 	 E galue tou fafine i La Paz, Bolivia, se koga telā e ‵nofo mavae‵vae i ei a tino mau‵mea mai i tino ma‵tiva ona ko te tokouke o tino mai itukāiga kese‵kese i ei.


And even under the faithful kings, the people often mixed true worship with false. 	 Kae ke oko foki eiloa ki tupu fakamaoni, ne masani sāle o palu fakatasi ne tino a te tapuakiga tonu mo tapuakiga ‵se.


Furthermore, Monika’s children were emotionally crushed by the radical change in their family life. 	 E atea mo mea konā, ne pakia‵kia valevale a lagonaga o tama‵liki a Monika ona ko te ‵fuliga i te lotou olaga faka-te-kāiga.


It is the news that sickness, hunger, crime, war, and all sorts of oppression will be brought to an end by God’s Kingdom. 	 Ko te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te fakagataga ne te Malo o te Atua a masaki, te sōgea, amioga solitulafono, taua, mo mea faiga‵ta katoa.


Faithfully serving him are myriads of angels. 	 E tavini atu ki a ia mo te fakamaoni a te fia miliona o agelu.


We must seek Jehovah as though we were running into a strong tower 	 E ‵tau o ‵sala tatou ki a Ieova e pelā me ‵tele atu tatou ki se taoa malosi


12 Note the expression “at the proper time.” 	 12 Ke onoono aka ki te tugāpati tenei “i te taimi tonu.”


What pressure may young ones today feel, and what steps can they take to deal with this? 	 Ne a fakamalosiga sē ‵lei e fe‵paki mo tama‵liki i aso nei, kae ne a auala e mafai o fai ne latou ke fakafesagai atu ki ei?


When a person’s steps lead him away from God, Jehovah urges him: “Return to me, and I will return to you.” 	 Kafai e ‵taki atu kea‵tea ne faifaiga a se tino a ia mai te Atua, e fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki a ia, penei: “Toe foki mai ki a au, kae ka foki atu au ki a koutou.”


The inhabitants of those cities made flattering peace overtures, and in response Herod gave a public address. 	 Ne takolekole ne tino i fa‵kai konā a Helota ke maua ei se filemu kae ne fai ei tena faipatiga ki tino katoa.


Can the churches that sponsor teachings that are not rooted in Christ rightly call themselves Christian? 	 E mata, e mafai ne lotu kolā e ‵lago atu ki akoakoga kolā e se māfua mai i a Keliso o taku tonu atu me i a latou ne Kelisiano?


(Romans 5:12) “The Rock [Jehovah], perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. . . . 	 (Loma 5:12) “A [Ieova] ko te puiga malosi, e tonu kae amiotonu i ana auala katoa; . . .


18 Our Theocratic Ministry School is designed to give us instruction on how to teach. 	 18 Ne fakatokagina a te Akoga mō Tino Talai ko te mea ke maua ei ne tatou a fakatakitakiga ki te auala e akoako ei ne tatou a tino.


There is no doubt that he loved God intensely. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne alofa malosi atu a ia ki te Atua.


(Revelation 1:10) In a vision reported in the book of Revelation, Jesus is seen as a King riding forth victoriously on a white horse. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:10) I se fakaasiga telā e lipoti mai i te tusi ko Fakaasiga, e lavea atu i ei a Iesu, te Tupu telā e tele atu mo te manumalo i luga i se solofanua ‵kena.


And he is the one who goes on to say: “I will appoint peace as your overseers and righteousness as your task assigners.” 	 Kae toe fai mai foki a ia, penei: “Ka fai ne au latou ke pule mo te fai mea tonu mo te filemu.”


19 Regardless of whether our hope is to enjoy life in heaven or in Paradise on earth, let us be determined to stay faithful to our God-given assignment to preach and make disciples. 	 19 Faitalia me e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke ola i te lagi io me ko te lalolagi Palataiso, ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou ke tumau i te fakamaoni o fai ‵tou galuega telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua, ko te talai mo te faiga o soko.


How can we imitate Jesus’ manner of teaching? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Iesu i te auala ne akoako atu ei a ia?


As you review that fascinating account about a day in the missionary work, think about ways in which you might increase your service to God’s praise and, as a result, your joy. 	 I te taimi e faitau ei koe ki te mataupu gali e uiga ki te olaga o se misionale i te aso e tasi, mafaufau ki auala e mafai ei o momea aka tau taviniga ke tavae atu ki te Atua kae maua foki i ei ne koe a te fiafia.


Or an innocuous-looking e-mail, once opened, may explode into a pornographic picture designed in such a way as to make exiting from it difficult. 	 Io me se meli-iti, telā e foliga ‵lei mai, kae kafai ko ‵tala aka, ko sae fakapulele mai ei se ata masei i se auala telā ka faigata ei ke ‵pono fakavave aka.


By choosing a course in opposition to God, a perfect angelic creature made himself Satan 	 Mai te filifiliga o se auala ke ‵teke atu ei ki te Atua, ne fai eiloa ne se agelu ‵lei katoatoa ke fai a ia mo fai a Satani


The book of Job reveals that Satan accused Jehovah’s faithful servant Job of serving Him out of self-interest, saying: “Is it for nothing that Job has feared God?” 	 E fakaasi mai ne te tusi o Iopu me ne ‵losi atu a Satani me ne tavini atu fua a te tavini fakamaoni a Ieova ko Iopu ki a Ia ona ko mea kolā e maua sāle ne ia, penei: “E mata e tapuaki atu eiloa a Iopu ki a koe manafai e seai sena ‵lei e maua i tena tapuaki atu ki a koe?”


How are the nations being ‘rocked,’ with what result, and what is yet to occur? 	 Ka “lūlū” pefea a malo, se a te mea ne iku mai i ei, kae se a te mea ka tupu fakamuli?


How can we be sure that our habits will benefit us and not harm us? 	 E mafai pefea o iloa tonu ne tatou me ka aogā ‵tou faifaiga masani ki a tatou kae e se fakalogo‵mae mai?


(Ephesians 1:22; 4:7-13) When listing the qualifications for overseers, Paul refers to men. 	 (Efeso 1:22; 4:7-13) I te fakasolomaiga o uiga kolā e ‵tau o maua ne ovasia, ne fakasino atu fua a Paulo ki tāgata.


4, 5. How can we apply Jehovah’s words found at Malachi 3:18 in our life? 	 4, 5. E mafai pefea o fakagalue aka ne tatou i ‵tou olaga a pati a Ieova i te Malaki 3:18?


Continue to make his heart rejoice as you genuinely make your advancement manifest.—Prov. 27:11. 	 Ke na tumau i te faiga o tena loto ke fiafia e pelā eiloa mo tou taumafai mo te fakamaoni ke matea atu tou gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.—Faataoto 27:11.


Why is it unwise to wait until something worthless confronts us before we decide what to do? 	 Kaia e sē se faiga poto ke faka‵tali tatou ki mea sē aoga ke oko mai kae fatoa fakaiku aka ne tatou a mea e ‵tau o fai?


Making friendly shepherding calls on them can be very effective. 	 E mafai o magoi ‵ki eiloa a te faiga o āsiga fakataugasoa pelā me ne tausi mamoe ki a latou.


Keeping in mind the possibility that an unbelieving marriage mate may become a Christian can help a believer to maintain his or her happiness although living in a divided household. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani atu ki te tino talitonu ke fakatumau tena fiafia faitalia me nofo atu i se kāiga mavaevae, māfai e masaua faeloa ne ia me e mafai o fai se avaga sē talitonu mo fai se Kelisiano.


No doubt, school counselors sincerely believe that it is in your best interests to pursue higher education and to plan for a secular career. 	 Kāti e tali‵tonu ou faiakoga me i te fano ki akoga ma‵luga ko te ‵toe auala ‵lei e mafai ei ne koe o palani mō te taimi mai mua.


The following article will show you how you can grow spiritually by following the example of the apostle Paul. 	 Ka fakaasi mai i te suā mataupu te auala e mafai ei o gasolo koe ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga mai te tautali atu i te fakakoakoga a te apositolo ko Paulo.


(Luke 4:13) Jesus never let down his guard. 	 (Luka 4:13) E seki tiaki eiloa ne Iesu a mea kolā e puipui ei a ia.


(Job 2:4; Proverbs 27:11) As Jehovah strengthens us to endure persecution, our confidence in him grows.—Psalm 9:9, 10. 	 (Iopu 2:4; Faataoto 27:11) I te taimi e fakamalosi aka ei ne Ieova tatou ke kufaki i fakasauāga, ka gasolo foki o lasi te ‵tou loto tali‵tonu ki a ia.—Salamo 9:9, 10.


9:49, 50—Why did Jesus not prevent a man from expelling demons, even though the man was not following him? 	 9:49, 50—Kaia ne seki taofi ei ne Iesu se tagata telā e afuli ne ia a temoni, faitalia me e se tautali atu te tagata tenā i a ia?


When buying, giving, and receiving wedding gifts, we all have a chance to prove that even in such a private matter, our faith is affecting our actions.* 	 Kafai e ‵togi, e tuku atu, io me maua se meaalofa o te fakaipoipoga, se avanoaga gali mō tatou tenā ke fakaasi atu me e fakavae eiloa ‵tou faifaiga ki te ‵tou fakatuanaki.*


When Judas later betrayed him, Christ did not let that defection mar his own relationship with his Father, Jehovah; nor did Jesus allow Peter’s denial to do that. 	 I te taimi ne fakatogafiti ei ne Iuta a ia, ne seki talia ne Keliso a te uiga masei tenā ke fakamasei ei tena fesokotakiga mo tena Tamana, ko Ieova; ne seki talia foki ne ia te fakafitiga ne Petelu a ia ke fai penā.


He kept training himself. 	 Ne fakamasani ne ia a ia eiloa.


Should we not strive to wield it skillfully? 	 E mata, e se ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke fakaaoga a te pelu tenā mo te atamai?


Rather than delegating everything to his servants, this humble man threw himself into that lowly work. 	 Ne fai ne te tagata loto maulalo tenei a mea katoa kolā e manakogina i lō te tuku atu o mea katoa ke fai ne ana tavini.


We had begun setting up a business, but Father said to my brother, “If you want to go pioneering, we’ll get rid of this.” 	 Ne kamata o fakatu te motou pisinisi, kae ne fai atu toku Tamana ki toku tuagane, “Kafai e fia paenia koe, ka fakagata eiloa ne tatou te mea tenei.”


We had greatly enjoyed the traveling work, so at first I felt very apprehensive about the change. 	 Ne fia‵fia malosi eiloa māua ki te galuega faimalaga, faitalia me ne manavase malosi au i te kamataga ki te ‵fuliga.


Why is Jonathan’s friendship with David a remarkable example of loyalty? 	 Kaia e fai ei te va fakataugasoa o Ionatana mo Tavita e pelā me se fakaakoakoga tu ‵kese o te fakamaoni?


11 Jehovah’s loving-kindness draws people to him. 	 11 E tosina atu a tino ki a Ieova ona ko tena alofa atafai.


“However, loyalty rarely exists among those whose living depends on corruption. 	 “Kae e se ti maua te alofa fakamaoni i tino kolā e fakalago‵lago sāle ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni ke maua ei olotou tupe.


Jerusalem and Judah would lie desolate, and their inhabitants would be taken captive. 	 Ne fakamaofagina a Ielusalema mo Iuta, kae ave fakapagota a tino i ei.


AS DISCUSSED in the preceding article, the Devil contends that Jehovah exercises his sovereignty in an unworthy way and that mankind would be better off ruling themselves. 	 E PELĀ mo te mea ne fakamatala mai i te mataupu mai mua atu, ne kinau atu a te Tiapolo me e fakagalue aka ne Ieova tena pulega sili i se auala sē aoga kae e ‵lei atu foki māfai e pule ifo a tino ki a latou eiloa.


He intends to use the evening to prepare for the upcoming meeting. 	 Ko mafaufau a ia o fakaaoga a te afiafi po o fakatoka ana mea mō te suā fakatasiga.


What will be discussed in the following article? 	 • Se a te vaegā tapuakiga telā e talia ne te Atua?


12 Inasmuch as improper use of our hands can result in serious violations of Jehovah’s moral standards, we must be firmly determined to remain morally clean. 	 12 Ona ko te mea e mafai o ofa ne tatou se tulafono a Ieova i mea tau amioga mai te fakaaogaga o ‵tou lima, e ‵tau mo tatou o taumafai malosi ke tumau i te ‵ma i mea tau amioga.


10 Do you sometimes feel weary because few among the people you meet in the Christian ministry show any interest in the good news? 	 10 E mata, e loto vāivāi koe i nisi taimi ona ko te mu‵tana o tino kolā e fetaui mo koe i te galuega faka-Kelisiano e fia‵fia ki te tala ‵lei?


(Read Proverbs 27:11.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 27:11.)


It contains a finite amount of fresh water, and we can hardly export waste products into outer space. 	 E maua i ei se aofaki o vai ‵ma kolā e lava, kae faigata o ave ne tatou a mea ma‵sei ki tua i te vanimonimo.


Because of Jehovah’s love, we are confident that he will provide for us as we keep Kingdom interests first in our life. 	 Ona ko te alofa o Ieova, e tali‵tonu tatou me ka tuku mai ne ia a mea faka-te-foitino i te taimi e fakamuamua ei ne tatou a manakoga o te Malo i ‵tou olaga.


(2 Samuel 23:8-11) The reason for the difference in the two accounts may well be that they refer to different deeds performed by the same man. 	 (2 Samuelu 23:8-11) A te pogai e ‵kese ei te avā tala konā, me kāti e fakasino atu ki mea kese‵kese kolā ne fai ne se tagata fua e tokotasi.


Jehovah’s house of worship was restored so that his worship could continue in a dignified manner. 	 Ne toe fakafou a te faletapuaki o Ieova ko te mea ke mafai o toe tapuaki atu ki a ia i se auala ‵malu.


This is the course God’s Word recommends. 	 Tenei eiloa te mea e fakamalosi mai i te Tusi Tapu ke fai.


My parents were well-educated and wanted to raise their children in a positive social environment. 	 A oku mātua ne a‵koga ‵lei kae e ma‵nako ke ‵lei te motou putiakaga i tafa o tino ‵lei kae fakamaoni.


(Exodus 34:6, 7) These words indicate that Jehovah’s goodness is related to his loving-kindness and other aspects of his personality. 	 (Esoto 34:6, 7) E fakaasi mai ne pati konei me e fetaui eiloa a te aga‵lei o Ieova mo tena alofa kaimalie mo nisi uiga totino o ia.


(Read Exodus 34:5-7.) 	 (Faitau te Esoto 34:5-7.)


6 At times, though, discipline may involve more than counsel or oral correction. 	 6 Kae i nisi taimi, e mafai o uke atu a mea e aofia i te polopolokiga io me ko pati fakatonutonu.


“Quit sharing with them in the unfruitful works that belong to the darkness.”—5:11. 	 “Fakagata te ‵kau ki galuega sē aoga o te pouliga.”—5:11.


A class developed, known as the clergy, who reserved for themselves the privilege of preaching. 	 Ne ati aka se potukau e pelā me ko te kau faifeau, kolā ne puke ne latou a te tauliaga ke talai atu mō latou eiloa.


You need clearly defined goals. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne koe a fakamoemoega mautinoa.


“When people commend me, I feel that they have confidence in me, that they believe in me,” says Elaine, a Christian wife. 	 “Kafai e fai mai ne tino a pati fakamālō ki a au, e iloa ne au me e tali‵tonu latou ki a au,” ko pati a Elaine, se fafine avaga Kelisiano.


When sending out 70 disciples, Jesus said: “The harvest, indeed, is great, but the workers are few. 	 I te taimi ne uga atu ei ne ia ana soko e toko 70, ne fai atu Iesu: “Ko foki te lasi o te saito ko ‵tau o ‵kati, ka ko te mea e se lava a tino faigaluega mo ‵kati te saito.


What can we today learn from his faith? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou i aso nei mai i tena fakatuanaki?


Rather, keep your focus on spiritual blessings and goals.—Proverbs 23:17. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke na saga tonu atu koe ki fakamanuiaga mo fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.—Faataoto 23:17.


You know the proof he gave of himself, that like a child with a father he slaved with me in furtherance of the good news.”—Phil. 2:20-22. 	 Ko oti ne iloa tonu ne koutou tena aoga, i te ga‵lue fakatasi o māua i te tala ‵lei, e pelā eiloa mo se tamana mo tena tama.”—Filipi 2:20-22.


The Hebrew word bethu·lahʹ means “virgin,” but another term (ʽal·mahʹ) appears at Isaiah 7:14. 	 E fakauiga te pati Epelu ko te bethu·lahʹ ki te “taupou,” kae ne sae mai te suā pati ko te (ʽal·mahʹ) i te Isaia 7:14.


How did Jesus set a pattern of dealing humbly, patiently, and kindly with his disciples? 	 Ne fai a ia penā mai te akoako atu i te alofa mo te loto kufaki.


According to his dying wishes, his sons took his remains and buried them in the cave of Machpelah in the land of Canaan. 	 E ‵tusa eiloa mo tena togi, ne ave ei ne ana tama a tena foitino o tanu i te ana o Makapelu i te fenua o Kanana.


Who knows better than our Creator whom to appoint as a Leader for us? 	 Ko oi la te tino e sili atu a tena iloa i te ‵tou Mafuaga ko te mea ke filifili ne ia se Takitaki mō tatou?


(Romans 12:9, 17) How do we apply those words? 	 (Loma 12:9, 17) E mafai pefea o fakagalue ne tatou a pati konā?


Do we have any doubt that we need to “keep awake” and “keep looking” for the foretold end and our deliverance? 	 E mata, e fakalotolotolua tatou me e ‵tau o “tumau te ‵tou matapula‵pula” mo ‘te kilokilo atu’ mō te gataga mo te ‵tou faka‵saoga telā ne ‵valo mai?


It was in order that the inhabitants of Jerusalem should hear the good news about Jesus Christ. 	 Ne fai penā ona ko te mea ne ‵tau o lagona ne tino i Ielusalema a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso.


Karen and I believe that Jehovah will soon bring great changes to the earth, but we no longer fear the end.”—Matthew 6:9, 10; 2 Peter 3:11, 12. 	 E tali‵tonu māua mo Karen me ko pili o fakaoko mai ne Ieova a ‵fuliga ‵lasi ki te lalolagi, kae ko se toe ma‵taku tatou i te gataga.”—Mataio 6:9, 10; 2 Petelu 3:11, 12.


(1 Sam. 16:7; Mark 2:8) What, though, about speaking or praying out loud? 	 (1 Samu. 16:7; Male. 2:8) Kae e a te fai‵pati io me ko te ‵talo i se leo maluga?


Eliezer went on to tell his hosts that when he arrived at the well near Haran, he prayed to Jehovah God. 	 Ne toe fai atu a Eliesa ki te tino o te fale me i te taimi ne oko atu ei a ia ki te vaikeli i Halana, ne ‵talo atu a ia ki a Ieova te Atua.


We make these choices almost automatically, with little thought. 	 E fai sāle ne tatou a filifiliga konei e aunoa mo te mafaufau ‵mafa ki ei.


Many battles are mentioned in the Bible. 	 E uke a taua e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


He learned a painful lesson from his lack of vigilance. 	 Ne tauloto ne ia se akoakoga tāua mai tena fakatamala o tumau i te mataala.


They know that if their life revolves around the doing of God’s will, then Jehovah God will take care of them. 	 E iloa ne latou me kafai e fakavae olotou olaga ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua, kae ka tausi ne Ieova te Atua a latou.


(Prov. 15:17) Eating with a fellow integrity keeper in a loving atmosphere will make even a simple meal enjoyable and will surely benefit us spiritually. 	 (Faataoto 15:17) A te ‵kai fakatasi mo se taina fakamaoni i se koga gali ka fai eiloa ke gali te ‵kaiga tenā kae mautinoa eiloa me ka aoga ki a tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Indeed, when we put Kingdom interests first in our life, Jehovah lives up to his assurance that we will not go without material necessities.—Matt. 6:33. 	 Kafai e fakamuamua ne tatou a mea o te Malo i ‵tou olaga, ka tausi eiloa a Ieova ki tena tautoga ke tuku mai ki a tatou a mea katoa kolā e manakogina ne tatou.—Mataio 6:33.


It is also helpful to know the purpose for which the book was written and, if possible, the social, moral, and religious practices of the day.* 	 E fesoasoani mai foki ke iloa atu a te pogai ne tusi ei te tusi, kae kafai e mafai, ko mea aoga ki te olaga, mea tau amioga, mo faifaiga fakalotu o te taimi tenā.*


28 The Apologists—Christian Defenders or Would-Be Philosophers? 	 E fakaasi mai foki ki a tatou a te aoga ke fakaaoga a pati atafai kolā e momea aka ei te ‵lei o ‵tou fesokotakiga.


Heeding Advance Warning Can Save Your Life! 	 A te Fakalogo Fakavave ki Fakailoaga e Mafai o Fakasao ei Koe!


Jesus taught that only one way was used by God to direct people to the truth and to life. 	 Ne akoako atu a Iesu me tasi fua te auala e fakaaogā ne te Atua ke takitaki atu ei a tino ki te munatonu mo te ola.


The Odds Against Women 	 Fakalavelave Kolā ne Fa‵ki i ei a Fāfine


And he proceeded to recover all the goods, and he recovered also Lot his brother and his goods and also the women and the people.” 	 Ne puke mai foki ne latou a Lota, te tama a te taina o Apelamo, fakatasi mo ana mea katoa, mo fafine mo nisi pagota.”


(Psalm 103:15; 144:3, 4) But God did not purpose that we spend a few decades growing up and gaining some wisdom and experience, only to spend the next few decades breaking down and descending into illness and death. 	 (Salamo 103:15; 144:3, 4) Kae ne seki fuafua ne te Atua ke fakamāumāu ne tatou a nāi tausaga e sefulu ke ga‵solo aka ei tatou o ma‵tua kae maua te poto mo te atamai, kae oti aka loa, ko gasolo ifo te malosi i masaki kae fakamuli ko te mate.


18 Hosea’s prophecy highlights the compassion and mercy of the God we worship. 	 18 E faka‵mafa mai i te valoaga a Hosea a te loto alofa mo te alofa fakamagalo o te Atua telā e tapuaki tatou ki ei.


The “physical man” is described as not accepting “the things of the spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot get to know them.” 	 A te “tagata faka-te-foitino” e fakamatala mai e pelā me sē talia ne ia “a mea a te agaga o te Atua, me ne mea va‵lea fua ki a ia; kae e se mafai o iloa ne ia a mea konā.”


5 In cultivating the habit of engaging in upbuilding conversations, we must first recognize that our speech reflects what is in our heart. 	 5 Ko te mea ke fakamasani tatou ke sau‵tala faeloa ki mea fakamalosi loto, e ‵tau o iloa ne tatou me e fakaasi atu ne ‵tou sau‵talaga a mea i ‵tou loto.


Their faith was strengthened as they experienced God’s answers to their prayers. 	 Ne fakamalosigina te lotou fakatuanaki i te taimi ne tali atu ei ne te Atua a olotou ‵talo.


For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.” 	 E tau ne te tino a te fuaga ne ‵toki ne ia.”


2 Likewise, Christ’s anointed followers, whose “citizenship exists in the heavens,” view themselves as “aliens and temporary residents” in the present system of things. 	 2 E penā foki a soko fakaekegina o Keliso, a te lotou “fenua tonu . . . e maua loa i te lagi” kae e ‵kilo atu ki a latou eiloa e pelā me ne “tino fakaa‵lofa kae se ‵nofo tumau” i te olaga tenei.


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Jehovah speaks to us through his written Word and gives direction through his organization. 	 E faipati mai a Ieova ki a tatou e auala i tena Muna tusia kae tuku mai ana fakatonuga e auala i tena fakapotopotoga.


(Romans 12:12) The widow had no assurance that her requests would be granted, but Jehovah has assured us that justice will be done. 	 (Loma 12:12) E seai se fakamaoniga ne maua ne te fafine tenā me ka talia eiloa tena fakamolemole, kae ko oti ne fakamautinoa mai ne Ieova ki a tatou me ka fai ne ia te fakamasinoga tonu.


Frequently, when their children are disciplined at school, parents turn up there not just to threaten the teachers but to attack them. 	 Kafai e polopoloki a tama‵liki i te akoga, e olo sāle atu a mātua ke fakamatakutaku kae oso atu foki ki faiakoga.


For example, has the unbeliever been totally responsible for the endangerment of spirituality, or has the Christian been negligent about Bible study, inconsistent in meeting attendance, and irregular in the ministry? 	 Fesili ifo penei, E mata, e ‵tau o ‵losi kātoatoa atu ki te avaga sē talitonu e uiga ki te fakamataku o te lā tulaga faka-te-agaga, io me ko oti ne fakatamala te avaga Kelisiano i te faiga o akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, te sē fakatumau te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, mo te sē olo sāle i te galuega talai?


Who Really Are God’s Ministers? 	 Ko oi Tonu Eiloa a Faifeau a te Atua?


(1 Peter 3:21) Through our faith in Jesus’ shed blood, our conscience has been cleansed from dead works, “that we may render sacred service to the living God.” 	 (1 Petelu 3:21) E auala i ‵tou fakatuanaki ki te toto maligi o Iesu, ko oti ei ne faka‵ma a ‵tou loto lagona mai galuega ma‵sei, “ko te mea ke tavini atu tatou ki te Atua ola.”


Establish good habits, and let them guide you. 	 Ke ati aka a faifaiga masani ‵lei, kae ke talia ne koe a faifaiga konā ke pule ki tou olaga.


For example, what if a mild-tempered brother who often arrives late serves Jehovah along with a brother who is punctual but easily loses his temper? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e a māfai e tavini atu se taina loto maulalo telā e talimuli faeloa fakatasi mo te taina telā e oko atu i te taimi tonu kae ko ia loa ko kaitaua vave?


Thus “the peace of God” can triumph over any challenge you may face. 	 Tela la, a te “filemu mai te Atua” e mafai o fakatakavale ne ia so se fakalavelave e fakafesagai mo koe.


But is childhood obedience simply to be dismissed as something old-fashioned and out-of-date? 	 Kae, e mata, e se aogā te faka‵logo o tama‵liki i aso nei?


He believed that Jehovah, in his mercy, would not despise “a heart broken and crushed” over sin. 	 Ne talitonu a ia, me ona ko te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova ka sē takalialia eiloa a ia ki “tino loto maulalo io me loto mafatia kae loto salamo” ona ko te agasala.


What are some of those signs? 	 Ne a nisi fakailoga konā?


Some have been stumbled when a respected person in the congregation acted in an ungodly manner. 	 Ko oti ne vaivai nisi tino ona ko te mea ne seki ola e ‵tusa mo auala o te Atua se tino telā e fakaaloalogina i te fakapotopotoga.


Yes, it is. 	 Ao, e mafai.


This was evident to John, the longest-surviving apostle. 	 Ne fakamaoni mai te ‵tonu o te mea tenei ne Ioane, ko te ‵toe apositolo ola leva eiloa.


Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers? 	 E Mata, e Pokotia Au ‵Talo i Pati a Iesu?


(1 Thessalonians 5:8) Although we have made our mind over by means of accurate knowledge of God’s Word, we are still weak, imperfect humans. 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:8) E ui eiloa ko iloa ne tatou a te iloaga tonu e uiga ki Muna a te Atua, koi vāi‵vāi eiloa tatou kae sē ‵lei katoatoa.


I was surprised to see Brother Hughes smile at the memory. 	 Ne poi au ke lavea atu a te taina ko Hughes e fakamisikata i te taimi ne fai mai ne ia tena tala.


Especially appropriate, then, is the apostle Paul’s counsel to Timothy: “Guard what is laid up in trust with you, turning away from the empty speeches that violate what is holy and from the contradictions of the falsely called ‘knowledge.’ 	 Kae ko oko loa i te ‵tonu o te polopolokiga a te apositolo ko Paulo ki a Timoteo: “Tausi faka‵lei ki akoakoga ne tuku atu ne au ki a koe. ‵Kalo keatea mai i finauga va‵lea mo tino kolā e fai mai me ne maua ne latou mai te Atua se fakaasiga fakapitoa.


Is it not reasonable, then, for school-age children to pay attention to the instruction provided at congregation meetings rather than be allowed to fall asleep as soon as the meeting begins? 	 E ‵lei ke na ‵saga tonu atu a tama‵liki akoga ki akoakoga kolā e tuku mai i fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, i lō te tuku fua ke ‵to olotou moe māfai ko fatoā kamata te fakatasiga, i ne?


Robert was an elderly gentleman who regarded his local doctor with “the greatest respect, admiration and trust,” reports The Times of London. 	 Ne “amanaia, ne fiafia kae talitonu katoatoa a Lopati, se toeaina, ki tena tokita,” ko pati i te lipoti i te nusipepa o Lonitona ko The Times.


(Genesis 21:12; 25:23, 31-34; 27:18-29, 37; 28:14) Jacob showed that “peoples” would be obedient to Shiloh of the tribe of Judah, but the Seed was later restricted to David’s lineage. 	 (Kenese 21:12; 25:23, 31-34; 27:18-29, 37; 28:14) Ne fakaasi mai ne Iakopo me ka faka‵logo a tino ki a Sailo mai te matakāiga o Iuta, kae fakamuli ifo ne fai mai me ka maua fua te Fanau tenā i te kāiga o Tavita.


My former religious devotion turned into a deep love for Jehovah and a zeal for the ministry. 	 A toku loto finafinau ki taku lotu mua ne ‵fuli ki te alofa malosi ki a Ieova kae loto finafinau i te galuega talai.


They hear a long history of Israel’s rebellion and a warning that ‘Jehovah will bring forth his sword’ against them. 	 Ne lagona ne latou a tala mua e uke e uiga ki te ‵tekeatuga o te kau Isalaelu kae ne fakailoa atu me ‘ka tapale ne Ieova tena pelu o tamate’ latou.


This we can do by taking full advantage of the help Jehovah provides through his Word and congregation. 	 E mafai o fai ne tatou te mea tenei mai te fakaaogā katoatoa o te fesoasoani telā e tuku mai ne Ieova e auala i tena Muna mo tena fakapotopotoga.


No one can stop that from taking place.—Acts 5:40, 42. 	 E seai eiloa se tino e mafai o fakagata ne ia te mea tenā.—Galuega 5:40, 42.


They Were Born Into God’s Chosen Nation 	 Ne Fa‵nau Latou e Pelā me ne Tino Filifilia o te Atua


How did one historian describe the relationship of early Christians to the world? 	 Ne fakamatala mai pefea ne se tino tusi tala mua a te tulaga o Kelisiano mua e uiga ki te lalolagi?


10 The first ones to benefit from this expression of undeserved kindness were those “in union with Christ.” (2 Cor. 5:17, 18) For them, “the day of salvation” began at Pentecost 33 C.E. From then on, such ones have been entrusted with the task of proclaiming “the word of the reconciliation.” 	 10 A tino muamua ke maua ne latou a mea aoga mai i te tugapati tenei ko te alofa tauanoa ko latou kolā “ko ola Keliso” i a latou. (2 Kolinito 5:17, 18) Ne kamata eiloa a “te aso o te fakaolataga” mō latou i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. Mai i te taimi tenā o vau ki mua, ko oti eiloa ne ‵tofi aka a tino konā ke fakasalalau atu ne latou “a te galuega o te faka‵leiga o tino.”


It also relates what Jeremiah personally experienced as he faithfully carried out his 67-year-long ministry. 	 E fakaasi mai foki ei a mea kolā ne fe‵paki mo Ielemia i te taimi ne fai ei tena taviniga mo te fakamaoni i tausaga e 67.


(2 Chron. 20:5) Those who take the spiritual lead in the family can imitate Jehoshaphat by turning to Jehovah for guidance and strength to cope with the problem they face. 	 (2 Nofo. 20:5) E mafai foki o fakaakoako atu a tino kolā e fai ne latou a te takitakiga faka-te-agaga i te kāiga ki a Iosefatu, mai te ‵fuli atu ki a Ieova mō se takitakiga mo te malosi ke fa‵ki i fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki mo latou.


(Hebrews 13:18) If an employer wants us to do something dishonest, we muster up courage to adhere to God’s directions—and Jehovah always blesses such a course. 	 (Epelu 13:18) Kafai e manako te pule o tatou ke fai ne tatou se mea sē tonu, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou te loto toa ke tau‵tali i tulafono a te Atua—kae e fakamanuia faeloa ne Ieova a vaegā auala penā.


But they do not have to be. 	 Kae e se penā loa a mea konā.


Frieda experienced 23 years of persecution under two dictatorships. 	 Ne fakasauāgina a Frieda i tausaga e 23 mai lalo o malo pule fakasauā e lua.


Pronouncing sentence upon the serpent, God said: “I shall put enmity between you and the woman and between your seed and her seed. 	 Ne fakasala ne te Atua a te gata i ana pati konei: “Ka fai ne au a koulua mo te fafine ke fai fili; a tau fanau mo tena fanau ka fai fili faeloa.


He also knows what spiritual progress they have already made. 	 E iloa foki ne ia a taumafaiga ko oti ne fai ne latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Matthew 5:23, 24) Doing so is vital if we are to be at peace with Jehovah.—Psalm 35:27; 1 John 4:20. 	 (Mataio 5:23, 24) E tāua ‵ki te mea tenā māfai e fia maua ne tatou se va filemu mo Ieova.—Salamo 35:27; 1 Ioane 4:20.


But as King Saul’s example illustrates, if we develop a pattern of pushing ahead, sooner or later we will find ourselves in serious trouble with God. 	 Kae e pelā mo te fakaakoakoga a te tupu ko Saulo, kafai ko fai ne tatou e pelā me se uiga masani, ka ‵tu atu eiloa tatou i se tulaga fakamataku i mua o te Atua i te taimi nei io me fakamuli.


Why should you be interested in this noninspired composition? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fia iloa ne koe a tusitusiga kolā ne seki tusi mai lalo i te takitakiga a te Atua?


WHEN God made the heavens and the earth, his firstborn Son was beside him “as a master worker.” 	 I TE taimi ne faite ei ne te Atua te lagi mo te lalolagi, ne nofo atu eiloa tena tama toekimua i ana tafa e pelā “me se tagata poto i te fakatutu.”


5 Gain Accurate Knowledge of God 	 5 Te ‵Toe Fanau Fou—Se Filifiliga Totino?


Why did Solomon need to be courageous? 	 Kaia ne ‵tau ei o loto toa a Solomona?


He added: “They accepted us as their friends and as part of their family. 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo mai a ia: “Ne fai matou e pelā me ne taugasoa mo kāiga o latou.


God took my only girl. 	 Ne tamate foki ne te Atua taku tama fafine e tokotasi eiloa.


Now in his 20’s, Samuel has a strong temptation to go back to that habit. 	 Kae i te taimi tenei ko luasefulu tupu ei ana tausaga, ne malosi ‵ki te fakaosoosoga ke toe fai ne ia te mea tenā.


(Matt. 10:22, 23; John 15:20; 16:2) Hence, following the Christ requires vigorous exertion and endurance while we await the blessings of the new world.—Matt. 7:13, 14; Luke 13:24. 	 (Mataio 10:22, 23; Ioane 15:20; 16:2) Tela la, a te tautali atu ki te Keliso e manakogina i ei a te taumafai malosi mo te kufaki a koi fakatali‵tali tatou ki fakamanuiaga i te lalolagi fou.—Mataio 7:13, 14; Luka 13:24.


No one is born with the ability to solve all problems successfully, making good decisions every time. 	 E seai eiloa se tino e fanau mai mo te atamai ke faka‵lei ne ia a fakalavelave katoa mo te manuia, mai te faiga o fakaikuga ‵lei i taimi katoa.


What is involved in truly “knowing” God? 	 Se a te mea e aofia i te “iloa” tonu o te Atua?


Hot with anger, David had been about to exterminate Nabal and his men. 	 Ona ko tena kaitaua ne manako a Tavita ke na tamate eiloa ne ia a Napalu mo ana tino i te taimi eiloa tenā.


TODAY, in many parts of the earth, moral conduct has come to be considered a personal matter. 	 IASO NEI e ma‵natu sāle aka a tino i te lasiga o koga i te lalolagi nei me e ‵tau fua eiloa o filifili ne te tino ana amioga e fai.


Four Questions About the End Answered 	 Ko Oti ne Tali Aka a Fesili e fa e Uiga ki te Gataga


If some of my blood will be diverted outside my body and the flow might even be interrupted for a time, will my conscience allow me to view this blood as still part of me, thus not requiring that it be ‘poured out on the ground’? 	 Kafai e fakaaogā se masini ke faka‵tafe keatea a nisi toto mai i toku foitino, kae kāti ka taofi malie aka te tafega tenā i se taimi, e mata, ka fai mai toku loto lagona me koi fai te toto tenā mo fai se vaega o toku foitino, kae e se ‵tau o ‘ligi keatea te toto tenā ki te laukele’?


The blame does not rest with God.—Acts 14:16. 	 E se ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki te Atua.—Galuega 14:16.


Yes, despite having been the victim of their hatred, Joseph acted in their best interests. 	 E tonu, faitalia eiloa me ne takalia‵lia ‵ki eiloa ana taina ki a ia, ne fai eiloa ne Iosefa a mea ‵lei ki a latou.


It was a judicial decree in which Jehovah declared when he would act to cleanse the earth of ungodliness.* Since the Flood began in 2370 B.C.E., we infer that God made this pronouncement in 2490 B.C.E. At that time, Noah was 480 years old. 	 Ne faka‵pula ne Ieova a te taimi ka fakaseai ei ne ia amioga ma‵sei katoa i te lalolagi. Ne poko a te Lolo i te tausaga e 2370 T.L.M. Tela la, kāti ne fai ne te Atua a te faka‵pulaga tenei i te tausaga e 2490 T.L.M. I te taimi tenā, a Noa ko 480 tausaga tena matua.


The Biblical message they heard was powerful. 	 Ne malosi ‵ki te fekau mai te Tusi Tapu telā ne lagona ne latou.


I felt even more proud of being one of Jehovah’s people, and I thank him for this wonderful privilege.” 	 Ne fakamatamata au ke fai pelā me se tino o Ieova, kae ne fakafetai au ki a Ia mō te tauliaga gali tenei.”


17 Satan the Devil, “the god of this system of things,” knows that “he has a short period of time” left. 	 17 E iloa ne Satani te Tiapolo, “te atua masei o te lalolagi nei,” me “ko se leva ona aso” koi ‵toe.


The apostle Paul told spirit-anointed fellow believers: “Now that you have put away falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another.” 	 Ne fai atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu kolā ne fakaeke ki te agaga, penei: “Tela la, ke se toe iai se loi. A tino katoa e ‵tau o faipati ki olotou taina ki te mea tonu, i te mea ko tasi katoa tatou i te foitino o Keliso.”


He will establish for all time that he alone is the Preserver and Restorer of life. 	 Ka fakamaoni atu ei ne ia i se auala tumau me ko ia fua tokotasi ko te Tino telā e mafai ne ia o fakatumau kae toe fakafoki mai te ola.


Did that prevent you from picturing it in your mind? 	 E mata, e fai ei ke kalo keatea koe mai te fakaataata aka ne koe i tou mafaufau?


That could be true both of one who is already wealthy and of one who is “determined to be rich.” (1 Timothy 6:9, 10) Trusting too much in material things can lead a person to be less ‘conscious of his spiritual need.’ 	 E mafai o tonu te mea tenā ki se tino ko leva ne maumea mo se tino telā e “manako ke maumea” a ia. (1 Timoteo 6:9, 10) A te tō fakalagolago ki mea faka-te-foitino e mafai o takitaki atu ei se tino ke manatu māmā ki ana manakoga “faka te Agaga.”


8 Husbands and parents do well to imitate Jehovah and Jesus Christ in exercising God-given authority. 	 8 Se mea ‵lei ke na fakaakoako atu a tāgata a‵vaga mo mātua ki a Ieova mo Iesu Keliso i te fakaaogāga o olotou pulega mai te Atua.


“Whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”—Prov. 11:25. 	 “Fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino, kae ka fesoasoani mai foki a tino ki a koe.”—Faata. 11:25.


9 At our baptism, we made a request to Jehovah for “a good conscience.” (1 Pet. 3:21) Because we exercise faith in the ransom, the blood of Jesus covers our sins and we thus enjoy a clean standing before God. 	 9 I te taimi o te ‵tou papatisoga, e fakamolemole atu tatou ki a Ieova mō se “mafaufau ‵lei” io me se loto lagona ‵lei.


Worse yet, there are those who show an unclean, disobedient, or even rebellious spirit. 	 Kae masei atu la me e isi ne tino kolā e fakaasi atu se agaga ‵teke, sē ‵ma, kae sē faka‵logo.


Likewise, children draw much strength and courage from their parents’ honest expressions of love and approval. 	 E mafai foki o maua ne tama‵liki te malosi mo te loto toa māfai e fakaasi ‵tonu atu ne mātua te lotou a‵lofa mo te lotou fia‵fia ki a latou.


The worker asked him, “If I said no, would you believe me?” 	 Ne fesili atu te tino galue, “Kafai e tali atu au ikai, e mata, ka talitonu koe ki a au?”


One such associate was Hushai, whom the Bible refers to as “David’s friend.” (2 Sam. 16:16; 1 Chron. 27:33) He may have been a court official who was a personal friend and companion to the king, one who at times carried out confidential orders. 	 Se tokotasi mai i ana taugasoa konā ko Husai, telā e fakasino atu ki ei te Tusi Tapu me ko te “taugasoa fakamaoni o Tavita.” (2 Samu. 16:16; 1 Nofo. 27:33) Kāti a ia se ofisa pule telā se taugasoa pili eiloa o te tupu, se tokotasi foki telā e ave sale ne ia i nisi taimi a fakatonuga ‵funa.


11 Seek to please God, not man. 	 11 Ke fakafiafia atu ki te Atua, kae sē ko tino.


8 Jesus indicated that this Christian “congregation” was to be formed. 	 8 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me ne ‵tau o fakatu aka te “fakapotopotoga” Kelisiano tenei.


Have you examined your feelings, beliefs, hopes, and fears about the end of your life? 	 Kai iloilo aka eiloa ne koe ou lagonaga, talitonuga, fakamoemoega, mo mea fakama‵taku e uiga ki te gataga o tou olaga?


Those found unworthy, said Jesus, “will depart into everlasting cutting-off.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu, me ko latou kolā e se ‵lei olotou amioga ka “olo atu ei latou ki te fakasalaga se gata mai.”


It includes the reassuring truth that our heavenly Father, Jehovah, loves us. 	 E aofia i ei a te munatonu mautinoa me i te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, ko Ieova, e alofa mai ki a tatou.


For example, when 70 of his disciples returned with joy from their preaching, Jesus became “overjoyed.” 	 E pelā mo te taimi ne ‵foki atu ei ana soko e toko 70 mo te fia‵fia mai te lotou galuega talai, ne kamata o ‵fonu a Iesu i te “fiafia.”


PRACTICAL THINGS YOU CAN DO 	 MEA AOGA E MAFAI O FAI NE KOE


The Excitement of Winning 	 Te Fiafia o te Manumalo


They can no longer materialize as they apparently once could. 	 E se mafai o toe ‵liutino latou e pelā mo mea kolā ne fai muamua ne latou.


And since God is the Source of love, the apostle says: “Let us continue loving one another.” 	 Kae ona ko te Atua ko te Mafuaga o te alofa, ne fai mai te apositolo: “Ke fakatau a‵lofa tatou.”


This is our God. We have hoped in him, and he will save us. 	 Ne talitonu matou ki a ia, kae ne fakaola eiloa ne ia matou.


No wonder that applying Scriptural counsel on marriage, children, entertainment, association, industriousness, honesty, and morality brings superior results! 	 Me seai se tino e lasi atu tena mea e iloa i lō Ieova. E tenā te pogai e maua ei ne tatou a toe ikuga tafasili i te ‵lei māfai e fakagalue ne tatou a fakatakitakiga a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te galue malosi, avaga, tama‵liki, fakafiafiaga, fakamaoni, amioga ‵lei, mo taugasoa kolā e filifili ne tatou.


Jesus concluded his illustration by saying: “Therefore have no fear: you are worth more than many sparrows.” 	 Ne fakaoti ne Iesu tena tala fakatusa ki pati konei: “Telā la, sa manava‵se koutou, i te mea e sili atu eiloa koutou i manu eva konā!”


“Anyone Regarding Reproof Is Shrewd” 	 “Ko Te Tino e Talia ne ia a Pati Polopoloki, e Poto”


Second, if Elisha was to receive it, he had to maintain his resolve to stay with Elijah, come what may. 	 Te lua o mea, kafai e manako a Elisaia ki ei, e ‵tau o ‵piki ‵mau a ia ki a Elia faitalia me se a te mea e tupu.


But, whether their marriage followed a period of courtship or was arranged, when they finally became husband and wife, adjustments were vital. 	 Kae faitalia me ne fakaipoipo laua mai tua o se vaitaimi ne fakamasani ei laua io me ne fakatoka eiloa te fakaipoipoga e aunoa mo se taimi fakamasani, kafai ko avaga laua, e tāua ‵ki eiloa a te faiga o fakamafuli‵fuliga.


Judah was wrong in his dealings with his widowed daughter-in-law, Tamar. 	 Ne ‵se te mea ne fai ne Iuta ki te avaga a tena tama telā ko oti ne mate, ko Tamala.


While in prison, he was contacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses, and he too studied the Bible. 	 A koi nofo atu a ia i te falepuipui, ne fesokotaki a ia mo Molimau a Ieova, kae ne sukesuke foki a ia ki te Tusi Tapu.


Since early in human history, men and women of faith have learned about God in three primary ways: by observing the visible creation, from other God-fearing humans, and by experiencing the blessings of living in harmony with God’s righteous standards and principles. 	 E ‵tusa mo tala fakasolopito o tino i te kamataga, ne tauloto ne tāgata mo fāfine fakatuanaki a mea e uiga ki te Atua i auala tāua e tolu: mai te onoono atu ki mea kolā ne faite, nisi tino kolā ne ma‵taku ki te Atua, mo te mauaga o fakamanuiaga ona ko te ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga mo fakatakitakiga amio‵tonu a te Atua.


Train Others to Make Decisions That Honor God 	 Akoako Atu a Nisi Tino ke Fai a Filifiliga Kolā e Faka‵malu ei te Atua


Who is behind the world’s spiritual darkness, and what influence does he have? 	 Ne fakauiga a ia i te tugāpati tenā ki a Satani te Tiapolo.


Note, though, what Jesus himself said about the purpose of the new birth. 	 Mafaufau la ki pati ne fai mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te pogai o te ‵toe fanau fou.


If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him; because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world.”—1 John 2:15, 16. 	 Konei katoa a mea e taku ko mea faka te lalolagi: ko manakoga agasala, ko mea e matea ne tino kae ma‵nako ki ei, mo mea katoa i te lalolagi nei kolā e fakamata‵mata ki ei a tino. E seai eiloa se mea o mea konei e māfua mai i te Tamana; e māfua katoa mai i te lalolagi.”—1 Ioane 2:15, 16.


(Romans 9:17, 22-25) Because Jehovah exercised long-suffering, he was able to take out of the nations “a people for his name.” 	 Me konei ana muna ne fai i te tusi a Hosea: ‘A latou kola e se ne oku tino, ka taku ne au latou ‘Ko oku Tino.’ ’ ” (Loma 9:17, 22-25) Ona ko te mea ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova te kufaki, ne mafai ei ne ia o aumai ki tua mai atufenua a ‘tino mō tena igoa.’


• What will help us to maintain integrity as Job did? 	 • Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fakatumau aka ei te ‵tou fakamaoni, e pelā mo Iopu?


It had been bad in the days of his great-grandfather Enoch, another righteous man who walked with God. 	 Ne masei mai eiloa i aso o tena tupuga ko Enoka, ko te suā tagata amiotonu telā ne sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua.


Some Christians have chosen to leave the full-time ministry and get secular jobs in order to cover the expenses of an elaborate wedding. 	 Ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne nisi Kelisiano ke tiakina te lotou ga‵lue tumau e pelā me ne faifeau kae ne maua a galuega ‵togi ko te mea ke uke olotou sene e maua ke fakamāumāu ki olotou fakaipoipoga.


When the stalk sprouted and produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared.” 	 I te taimi ne ola aka ei a lakau kae ‵fua mai, ne ola aka foki a mouku.”


“Jehovah is great and very much to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.”—PSALM 145:3. 	 “Te Aliki [ko Ieova] e sili kae ‵tau o fakamaluga ona vikiga; a tena ‵malu e sili atu i te mea e iloa ne tatou.”—SALAMO 145:3.


Yes, “love never fails.” (1 Cor. 13:7, 8) Remembering their vow to love each other and to be faithful to each other will help God-fearing marriage mates work together in harmony with Jehovah’s lofty principles to resolve any problems that may arise. 	 E tonu, “e se mafai o gata te alofa.” (1 Koli. 13:7, 8) Kafai e masaua ne lāua te lā tautoga ke fakatau a‵lofa kae fakamaoni te suā tino ki te suā tino, ka fesoasoani atu a te olaga avaga telā e fakavae ki te mataku ki te Atua ke ga‵lue fakatasi te tauavaga e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga ma‵luga o Ieova ke faka‵lei so se fakalavelave telā e mafai o sae aka.


Love for God Unites Us 	 A te Alofa ki te Atua e Fusi Fakatasi ne ia Tatou


REGULAR FEATURES 	 ITULAU 10 • PESE: 116, 30


Is the house filled with grieving relatives? 	 E mata, e ‵fonu te fale i tino fanoa‵noa?


11 Today, it is known that characteristics you inherited from your parents and forebears—such as your height, facial features, eye and hair color, and thousands of other traits—were determined by your genes. 	 11 I aso nei, e iloa aka me i ou tuputupuga mo ou uiga kolā ne maua ne koe mai ou mātua mo tou gafa—e pelā mo tou loa, ou foliga, te lanu o ou mata mo ou laulu, mo nisi mea aka e lau i afe—ne māfua mai katoa i ou genes.


“God is not one to be mocked. 	 “E seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakavalea a te Atua.


Moses, 2/1 	 Mose, 2/1


That is evident from the question inhabitants of Nazareth later asked about Jesus: “Is this not the carpenter’s son? 	 E fakamaoni mai a te mea tenā i fesili a tino Nasaleta e uiga ki a Iesu: “E se ko ia tenā ko te tama a te kamuta?


Some who at one point started to partake of the emblems later stopped. 	 A nisi tino kolā ne fakaaoga muamua ne latou a mea fakatusa, ko sē fakaaoga nei ne latou.


READ MORE ONLINE 	 FAITAU KI MEA E UKE ATU I TE ITANETI


How can we gain this secure future? 	 E mafai pefea ne koe o maua te tokagamalie tenā i aso mai mua?


The Devil blinds many people to his existence.—2 Corinthians 4:4. 	 E faka‵kivi ne te Tiapolo a tino e tokouke ke se tali‵tonu me i a ia se tino tonu.—2 Kolinito 4:4.


9 Why Eden Matters to You 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA


Finally, a battle near Ipsus in Asia Minor effectively dissolved his empire. 	 I te fakaotiga loa, ne fai se taua i tafa o te fa‵kai o Ipsus i Asia Foliki telā ne maofa kae mavaevae i ei a tena malo.


If we “widen out,” our circle of friends will grow, intensifying the love that unites us in true worship. 	 Kafai e “fakalauefa atu” ‵tou a‵lofa, ka gasolo aka foki eiloa o uke ‵tou taugasoa, kae fakamalosi aka ei te alofa telā e fusi fakatasi ne ia tatou i te tapuakiga tonu.


Nevertheless, we should strive to do so, even as Paul did. 	 Kae tiga i ei, e ‵tau o taumafai tatou ke fai penā, ke oko foki loa ki a Paulo ne fai foki penā.


Jesus also lived in harmony with what he taught about Jehovah. 	 Ne ola foki a Iesu e ‵tusa mo mea kolā ne akoako ne ia e uiga ki a Ieova.


11 In addition, a well-conducted family study can provide parents with a window into their children’s thinking on spiritual and moral matters. 	 11 E se gata i ei, a te faiga o akoga faka-te-kāiga i se auala ‵lei e tuku atu i ei ki mātua se avanoaga ke iloa ne latou a mafaufauga o tama‵liki ki mea faka-te-agaga mo mea tau amioga.


The point is, Solomon must have used imperfect reasoning to get around what God commanded, and that same danger exists for us. 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me kāti ne fakaaoga ne Solomona a fakamasakoga sē ‵lei ko te mea fua ke se fakalogo ki tulafono a te Atua, kae e fakamataku foki a te mea tenā ki a tatou.


• How can personal conflicts among Christians be resolved? 	 • E ‵teu aka pefea a fakalavelave totino i va o Kelisiano?


WHO can better describe the effect that the rising sun has on the darkness of the night than the very Source of light, Jehovah God? 	 KO OI e mafai o fakamatala faka‵lei mai ne ia te malosi o te la ki luga i te pouliga i lō te Māfuaga o te mainaga, ko Ieova te Atua?


Read Matthew 24:3-14 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5 to see features that prove this to be true.* 	 Ke fai‵tau ki te Mataio 24:3-14 mo te 2 Timoteo 3:1-5 ke lavea atu a vaega kolā e fakamaoni mai ei a te ‵tonu o te mea tenei.*


He cannot enter into the womb of his mother a second time and be born, can he?’ 	 E mafai o toe ulu ki te tinae o tona matua, ke toe fanau mai?’


17, 18. (a) What abilities should you strive to cultivate? (b) How will developing the same disposition as that of Timothy help you in the ministry? 	 17, 18. (a) Ne a atamai e ‵tau o taumafai koe o ati aka? (e) Ka fesoasoani atu pefea a te atiakaga ne koe o se kilokiloga tai ‵pau e pelā mo Timoteo i te galuega talai?


Later, when the ark of the covenant was brought up to Jerusalem, “David . . . said to the chiefs of the Levites to station their brothers the singers with the instruments of song, stringed instruments and harps and cymbals, playing aloud to cause a sound of rejoicing to arise.”—1 Chron. 15:16. 	 Fakamuli ifo, i te taimi ne avatu ei te pusa o te feagaiga ki Ielusalema, “ne fakatonu ne Tavita a takitaki o te kau sa Levi ke usu pese kae tā‵tā a pese fia‵fia ki kitala mo sumepalo.”—1 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:16.


Thus, Moses reminded the sons of Israel: “Your own eyes are the ones that saw what Jehovah did in the case of the Baal of Peor, that every man who walked after the Baal of Peor was the one whom Jehovah your God annihilated from your midst.”—Deuteronomy 4:3. 	 Tela la, ne fakamasaua atu a Mose ki tāgata Isalaelu: “Ne lavea foki eiloa ne koutou ki otou mata a te mea ne fai ne te Aliki i te Mauga o Peolo. Ne ‵ta fakapalele ne ia a tino kolā e tapuaki ki a Paala [o Peolo] i konā.”—Teutelonome 4:3.


THE EXTERMINATION OF THE CANAANITES 	 TE TAMATEGA O TINO KANANA


5 The Israelites failed to show appreciation for Jehovah’s blessing. Because they did not keep on listening to him, foretold maledictions overtook them. 	 Ona ko te sē tumau o te lotou faka‵logo ki a ia, ne maua eiloa ne latou a fakamalaiaga kolā ko leva ne ‵valo mai.


(Genesis 3:1-5) The Bible identifies this spirit person as “the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.” 	 (Kenese 3:1-5) E taku ne te Tusi Tapu a te tino faka-te-agaga tenei ki “te talako lasi! Ko ia ko te gata taumua eiloa tela e igoa ki te Tiapolo io me ko Satani, tela ne fakaloiloi ne ia te lalolagi katoa.”


Although Jehovah rejected Israel as a chosen nation, individuals could become reconciled to him. 	 E tiga eiloa ko se toe talia ne Ieova a Isalaelu mo fai tena fenua filifilia, kae ne mafai eiloa o maua ne tino taki tokotasi se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo ia.


2 Why, then, did Jesus include in his model prayer the request: “Give us today our bread for this day”? 	 2 Kaia la ne aofia ei ne Iesu i tena ‵talo fakaakoako a te fakamolemole: “Tuku mai omotou meakai e ‵tau mo te aso nei”?


GREEN prompts a reaction opposite to that of red, for it slows metabolism and produces a calming effect. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne te LANULAUNIU se mea telā e ‵kese mo te ‵kula, me e fakafoliki ne ia te malosi kae e maua mai i ei a lagonaga filemu.


That is why, for example, we carefully avoid the false religious celebrations and holidays so popular in today’s world. 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e ‵tau ei o ‵kalo keatea tatou kae fakaeteete mai i fakamanatuga mo aso malōlō ‵se fakalotu kolā e lauiloa malosi i te lalolagi i aso nei.


The corruptive influence of murmuring can lead to what other spiritually damaging developments in a congregation? 	 Ne a nisi fakamaseiga faka-te-agaga i loto i te fakapotopotoga e mafai o maua mai fakamalosiga ma‵sei o te loto muimui?


• What does being baptized in the name of the holy spirit mean? 	 • Se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te papatisoga i te igoa o te agaga tapu?


(John 6:44) If you have come to know the Bible and you believe and follow its teachings, this is evidence that Jehovah has drawn you. 	 (Ioane 6:44) Kafai ko kamata o iloa ne koe te Tusi Tapu, ko talitonu koe ki ei, kae tautali atu foki koe ki ana akoakoga, a te mea tenei se fakamaoniga me ko oti ne fesoasoani atu a Ieova ki a koe ke fakamasani ki a ia.


Perhaps he recalled the words of Exodus 23:19, which instructed God’s people to be willing to give their best to Jehovah. 	 Kāti ne masaua ne ia a pati i te Esoto 23:19, telā ne fakatonu atu ki tino o te Atua ke loto fia‵fia o tuku atu olotou toe mea ‵lei ki a Ieova.


And how fitting it is to supplicate him earnestly so that “the peace of God” will guard our hearts and mental powers! 	 Kae e pefea te fetaui ‵lei ke fakamolemole atu ki a ia mo te loto naunau ko te mea ke puipui ne “te filemu o te Atua” ‵tou loto mo ‵tou mafaufau!


Our faith is strengthened as we listen to upbuilding experiences related at our Christian gatherings 	 E fakamalosi aka te ‵tou fakatuanki i te taimi e fakalogo‵logo ei tatou ki tala fakamalosi loto kolā e fakamatala mai i ‵tou fakatasiga Kelisiano


(Matthew 6:9, 10) That Kingdom is God’s heavenly government, which “will never be brought to ruin,” says the prophet Daniel, but “it will crush and put an end to all these [human] kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite.”—Daniel 2:44. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) E fai mai te pelofeta ko Tanielu me i te Malo tenā ko te malo faka-te-lagi a te Atua, telā ‘ka sē toe mafai o takavale ka fakatakavale ne ia a malo katoa konā, kae ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.’—Tanielu 2:44.


He therefore deserves and receives a severe punishment. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne ia se fakasalaga ‵mafa.


And Jonah said: “What I have vowed, I will pay.”—Jonah 2:9. 	 Kae ne fai atu a Iona, penei: “Ka ko au e . . . fakamaoni foki o fai a mea ne tauto atu ei au.”—Iona 2:9.


Millions of brothers, sisters, and young people are offering themselves in various fields of full-time service as pioneers, as Bethelites, as Kingdom Hall construction volunteers, and as volunteers at assemblies and conventions. 	 E lau i miliona o taina, tuagane, mo talavou ko loto fia‵fia ke fesoasoani atu i vaega kese‵kese o te taviniga tumau e pelā me ne paenia, tino ga‵lue i te Peteli, mo volenitia i fakatū‵uga o Fale Tapuaki, mo volenitia i tamā fono mo fono ‵lasi.


“Happy are the merciful, since they will be shown mercy.” 	 “E fia‵fia a latou kolā e a‵lofa fakamagalo, me ka fakaasi atu a te alofa fakamagalo.”


Others find that the evening affords a better opportunity. 	 E ‵lei atu ki nisi tino a te fakaafiafi.


Abraham thought often about God’s promise to give him a son. 	 Ne mafaufau faeloa a Apelaamo ki te tautoga a te Atua ke tuku atu ki a ia se tama tagata.


Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry continued through the turbulent period prior to Babylon’s conquest of Jerusalem and into the taking of God’s people into exile.—Jeremiah 1:1-3. 	 Ne tumau te galuega fakapelofeta a Ielemia i te vaitaimi fakamataku a koi tuai o fakatakavale ne te kau Papelonia a Ielusalema kae ave fakapagota ne latou a tino o te Atua.—Ielemia 1:1-3.


When Jesus reviewed vital requirements of God’s Law, the man responded that he was already meeting these. 	 I te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu a akoakoga fakavae kolā e manakogina i te Tulafono a te Atua, ne tali mai tou tagata me ko oti ne tausi ne ia a mea katoa konā.


4 Putting God’s laws and principles into practice is not easy. We live in a world that is under the power of Satan the Devil, whom the Bible calls “the god of this system of things.” (2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 5:19) Therefore, it is essential to be on guard against anything that would hinder us from pursuing a course of integrity to Jehovah God. 	 E ola atu nei tatou i se lalolagi telā e nofo mai lalo i te pule a Satani te Tiapolo, telā e taku i te Tusi Tapu ko “te atua masei o te lalolagi nei.” (2 Kolinito 4:4; 1 Ioane 5:19) Tela la, se mea tāua ke matapula‵pula faeloa tatou ki so se mea telā e mafai o taofi aka ei tatou mai te tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova te Atua.


Whatever your age, could you take similar initiative to invite fellow students or coworkers to the Memorial, a public talk, or a district convention? 	 Faitalia me pefea tou matua, e mata, e mafai ne koe o fai se mea tai ‵pau ke ‵kami mai a tamaliki a‵koga io me ko tino ne ga‵lue mo koe ki te Fakamanatuga, se lāuga mō tino katoa, io me se fono o te atufenua?


What methods should be used? 	 Ne a auala e ‵tau o fakaaoga?


All his workers returned home with enough to feed their families. 	 Ne ‵foki atu ana tino ga‵lue katoa ki olotou fale mo tupe e lava ke fagai ki ei olotou kāiga.


Someone may say bad things about us that are not true. 	 Kāti e faipati ne se tino a mea ma‵sei e se ‵tonu e uiga ki a tatou.


The householder in the illustration waited patiently during the extended growing time until the relatively shorter harvesttime would arrive. 	 A te tino i te fale i te tala fakatusa ne faka‵tali eiloa mo te onosai i se taimi leva ke ‵tupu aka ei ke oko eiloa ki te taimi toetoe o te ‵katiga o saito.


Though having God’s Law, the Israelites did not observe it; they allowed selfishness to choke out their concern for others. 	 E ui eiloa ne maua ne latou a Tulafono a te Atua, ne seki ‵saga malosi atu a te kau Isalaelu ki ei, kae ne talia ne latou olotou uiga kaiū ke taofi aka i ei te lotou a‵lofa ki nisi tino.


The most reprehensible of these institutions is false religion.—2 Corinthians 11:14, 15. 	 Kae ko te fakapotopotoga telā e ‵tau o ‵losi malosi atu ki ei ko lotu ‵se. —2 Kolinito 11:14, 15.


To Rahab, there was no question that Jehovah would give his people the victory. 	 E seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua ki a Lahapa me ka tuku atu ne Ieova te manumalo ki ana tino.


When watching the baptism of newly dedicated servants of Jehovah on the island of Malta, the local Witnesses’ joyful exuberance complemented the tears of joy that welled up in the eyes of visitors from Britain. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei te papatisoga o tavini ‵fou a Ieova i Mileta, ne ‵pau eiloa a te fiafia telā ne maua ne Molimau i konā mo loimata o te fiafia kolā ne ‵sali ifo i mata o tino ‵fou i Peletania.


“I hope that one day my daughter will humbly and sincerely return to Jehovah,” she says. “But I thank God that most of my children continue to serve him faithfully. 	 Ne fai mai penei a ia: “E fakamoemoe au me ka maua ne taku tama a te loto maulalo kae toe ‵fuli mai mo te loto fakamaoni ki a Ieova i se aso e tasi, kae fakafetai eiloa au ki te Atua me e tumau eiloa te tokoukega o aku tama i te tavini fakamaoni atu ki a ia.


Truly, ‘the former things will have passed away.’ 	 E tonu eiloa, “ko palele atu a mea mua.”


To what extent did the apostle Paul give of himself? 	 E pefea te lasi o te fesoasoani ne tuku atu ne Paulo?


What is a particularly effective way to provide consolation? 	 Se a te auala magoi ke tuku atu a fakamafanafanga?


We always had a regular family study, during which we would act out situations that could happen at school. 	 Ne fai faeloa a omotou sukesukega faka-te-kāiga, e uiga ki tulaga kolā e mafai o fakafesagai mo tama‵liki i te akoga.


15 Consider how Jesus manifested concern for his disciples on the night before his death, when they showed human weakness. 	 15 Ke mafaufau ki te auala ne fakaasi mai ei ne Iesu tena manavase ki ana soko i te po mai mua o tena mate, i te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne latou te lotou vāivāiga faka-te-foitino.


Jehovah’s Witnesses would be happy to help you. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa a Molimau a Ieova o fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


15 Under Jehovah’s direction, Joseph and Mary protected Jesus from harm when he was a child. 	 15 Mai lalo i te takitakiga a Ieova, ne puipui ne Iosefa mo Malia a Iesu mai mea fakama‵taku talu mai te taimi koi foliki ei a ia.


The More Needed—The More Asked For 	 Ko te Lasi o te Manakoga—Ko te Lasi Foki o te Fakamolemole ‵Soko ki ei


(Galatians 6:16) To “many peoples” of the earth, they are like refreshing “dew from Jehovah” and “copious showers upon vegetation.” 	 (Kalatia 6:16) Ki “malo [io me ko “tino,” NW] e uke,” e fai latou e pelā me se “‵sau fou telā ne aumai ne te Aliki” mo ne “motigā ua ki lakau koi ola ake.”


13. What archaeological discovery was made in Nineveh? 	 13 I aso o Sefanaia, ne tuku eiloa ki togi a te malosi o te Emupaea o Asulia.


Alex, a Christian from Greece, says: “The habit of sticking to a schedule for accomplishing various tasks saves me valuable time.” 	 E fai mai a Aleki, se Kelisiano mai Eleni, penei: “A te fakamasani ki te ‵piki ‵mau ki se fakasologa o mea e ‵tau o fai ke fai ei a galuega kese‵kese, ne seki māumāu ei oku taimi.”


Noah “proved himself faultless among his contemporaries.” 	 “A Noa se tagata amiotonu, ka ko ia fua tokotasi te tino ‵lei i aso konā.”


By the time she was two years old, she was confidently offering tracts to those we met in the field service.” 	 I te taimi ko lua ei tausaga o tou fafine, ne ofo atu ne ia mo te loto talitonu se tamā pepa ki a latou kolā ne fetaui mo māua i te galuega talai.”


“Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine” 	 “E ‵tau o iloa ne koutou te kese‵kesega o te masei mo te ‵lei, kae puke ‵mautakitaki ki te mea ‵lei”


(Matthew 6:9) These opening words of the model prayer help us to draw close to God by addressing him as “our Father.” 	 (Mataio 6:9) E fesoasoani mai a pati kamata o te ‵talo fakaakoako tenei ke fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki te Atua mai te fai‵pati atu ki a ia e pelā me ko “te motou Tamana.”


At his side is a musical instrument. 	 Kae e tu i ana tafa se lakau tātā pese.


Showing Love for Truths We Teach 7, 8. What are some ways in which we can show others that we love the truths we have learned from the Bible? 	 Te Fakaasiatuga o te Loto ‵Nau ki Muna‵tonu Kolā e Akoako ne Tatou


“Cursed be the day on which I was born!” he exclaimed. 	 “Muna ‵tuku atu te aso ne fanau ei au!” ko ana muna.


“Who of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his life span?” asked Jesus. 	 Ne fesili atu a Iesu, “Ko oi i a koutou konā, e mafai o fakaloa malie aka ne ia tena ola i tena manavase?”


• How can spiritual refreshment be yours? [Blurb on page 14] 	 • E mafai pefea o maua ne koe a te malōlōga faka-te-agaga?


Today, Stephen serves as a ministerial servant, and his wife has been a regular pioneer for several years. 	 I aso nei, ko tavini atu a Stephen e pelā me se tavini fesoasoani, kae ko uke foki a tausaga ne tavini atu tena avaga e pelā me se paenia tumau.


The list is similar to the one found at Romans 1:29-31, though the list in Paul’s letter to Timothy includes terms that are not mentioned elsewhere in the Christian Greek Scriptures. 	 E tai ‵pau eiloa te fakasologa tenā mo te mea e maua i te Loma 1:29-31, kae i te fakasologa a Paulo i tena tusi ki a Timoteo e aofia i ei a tugapati kolā e se maua i nisi koga i Tusitusiga Eleni.


Is it possible to identify that group today? 	 E mata, e mafai o iloa te potukau tenā i aso nei?


4 Prayer—To Whom? 	 E AOFIA FOKI I TE TUSI TENEI A MATAUPU KONEI:


[Picture on page 3] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 3]


2 Before Adam and Eve were created, God was confident that humans would be able to carry out his will for them, reflect his qualities, and bring him glory. 	 2 A koi tuai o faite a Atamu mo Eva, ne talitonu te Atua me ka mafai o fai ne tino a mea kolā e loto a ia ki ei mō latou eiloa, e fakaata mai i ei ana uiga ‵lei, kae avatu ei a vikiga ki a ia.


It is estimated that the Gospel of Luke, for example, would have required a roll some 31 feet (9.5 m) in length. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga ko oti ne tuku taumate me ne manakogina se lola e 31 futu (9.5 mita) te loa mō te tusi Evagelia a Luka.


6 We do not know how the Roman congregation started. 	 6 E se iloa ne tatou me ne kamata pefea a te fakapotopotoga i Loma.


Reasonableness and modesty should move all of us to recognize our limitations and keep unnecessary commitments to a minimum. 	 E ‵tau o fakagasue‵sue aka tatou ne te loto malamalama mo te loto maulalo ke lavea atu a ‵tou tapula kae fakamu‵tana aka a galuega kolā e sē tāua malosi.


In fact, the opposite was true. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne seki fia saga atu eiloa a Tavita ki mea konā.


19:1-8. When facing intense opposition, we can be confident of Jehovah’s support.—2 Corinthians 4:7-9. 	 Kafai ko fe‵paki tatou mo ‵tekemaiga matagā, e mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me e ‵lago mai a Ieova ki tatou.— 2 Kolinito 4:7-9.


—Based on Genesis, chapters 1-11; Jude 6, 14, 15; Revelation 12:9. 	 —E fakavae eiloa ki te Kenese, mataupu e 1-11; Iuta 6, 14, 15; Fakaasiga 12:9.


Likewise, the Devil wants us to lose our spiritual balance. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e manako foki te Tiapolo o ‵ti tatou ki lalo i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


People with pitifully low wages come to feel that they have no option. 	 E mafau‵fau latou me e ‵tau o maua ne latou a meaalofa fakakolekole ko te mea ke tai pāpā ‵lei olotou tupe e maua.


8 John the Baptizer initially wanted to prevent Jesus from getting baptized. 	 8 Ne manako a Ioane te Papatiso o taofi a Iesu mai te papatisoga.


(Mark 9:33-37; 10:37, 41-45; Luke 22:24-27) After Jesus was resurrected and the holy spirit was poured out, the apostles focused, not on position or prominence, but on the work he had given them to do.—Acts 5:42. 	 (Maleko 9:33-37; 10:37, 41-45; Luka 22:24-27) Mai tua o te toetuga o Iesu mo te ‵ligiifoga o te agaga tapu, ne ‵saga tonu atu a apositolo ki te galuega ne tuku atu ke fai ne latou kae e se ki tulaga maluga.—Galu. 5:42.


“Rather, she saw it as a way to learn what made me who I am today.” 	 “Kae ne kilo atu ki ei tou fafine e pelā me se auala ke iloa ne ia a te mea telā ne fai ei au penei i aso nei.”


The Ministry Brings Refreshment 	 E Maua a Fakamalosiga Mai te Galuega Talai


(Matthew 26:38) Three times Jesus prayed fervently to his heavenly Father, and three times he returned to his friends, only to find them sleeping.—Matthew 26:40, 43, 45. 	 (Mataio 26:38) Ne ‵talo fakatolu a Iesu ki tena Tamana i te lagi kae ne foki fakatolu atu foki ki ana taugasoa, telā ne maua atu ne ia latou e ‵moe.—Mataio 26:40, 43, 45.


To be honest, there have been times when I felt frustrated and wanted to give up because I could not understand what was being said or because it seemed as if the needs of the deaf were not understood. 	 E tonu, e isi ne taimi ne ‵segi malosi kae fia fakagata toku taumafai atu ona ko te mea ne seki mafai o malamalama au i mea kolā ne fai mai io me mafaufau i nisi e se malamalama i manakoga o tino ‵tuli.


ROSALIND, who grew up in England, had an insatiable desire for knowledge. 	 A LOSALINI, telā ne tupu aka i Egelani, ne manako malosi ke maua ne ia te poto.


For what were Philip’s four daughters particularly known? 	 Ne lauiloa malosi pefea a tama fā‵fine e tokofa a Filipo?


And it was a white sister who patiently helped me to make the journey. 	 Kae ne fesoasoani mai eiloa se tuagane palagi mo te kufaki ke mafai ne au o ‵fuli toku loto.


Intrigued, the man said, “I’ve been reading the Bible for years and have been visited by a missionary from my religion for many years, but I’ve never seen that in the Bible.” 	 Ona ko tena ofo, ne fai atu ei te tagata tenā mo te fiafia, “Au ne faitau sāle ki te Tusi Tapu i te fia o tausaga, kae ne āsi mai sāle foki te misionale o taku lotu ki a au i tausaga e uke, kae e seki lavea aka loa ne au a pati konā i te Tusi Tapu.”


13 In one country in the Far East, most people are concerned with health, child training, and education. 	 13 I se fenua e tasi i te Far East, e manava‵se malosi a te tokoukega o tino ki te tausiga o olotou malosi, te akoakoga o tama‵liki, mo te kausaki atu ki akoakoga ma‵luga.


What We Learn From Jesus 	 Mea Kolā e Tauloto ne Tatou Mai i a Iesu


Problems can be dealt with by applying the counsel from God’s Word. 	 E mafai o faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave mai te fakagaluegāga o pati fakatonutonu mai te Muna a te Atua.


The Bible Changes Lives 10 	 E ‵Fuli ne te Tusi Tapu a Olaga o Tino 10


19 Draw close to one another. 	 19 Ke fakapilipili atu te suā tino ki te suā tino.


(Ps. 111:2) Notice the expression “searched for.” 	 (Salamo 111:2) Ke mafaufau ki te tugapati “e ma‵nako ke malamalama.”


And she will have to say, ‘I want to go and return to my husband, the first one, for I had it better at that time than now.’ 	 Tenā ka fai aka ei a ia penei, ‘Au ka foki ki taku avaga muamua—e sili atu toku nofo ‵lei i ei i lō taimi nei.’


Ascetics have gone even further. 	 Kae sili atu te ‵kese o manatu o nisi tino.


(Hebrews 5:7; Luke 22:41-44) When our prayers reflect such sincerity and depth of feeling, we may be certain that our heavenly Father listens closely and appreciatively. 	 (Epelu 5:7; Luka 22:41-44) Kafai e fakaasi atu i ‵tou ‵talo a lagonaga ‵poko penā, e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou me e fakalogologo tonu mai mo te loto fakafetai a te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.


What will we consider in the following article? 	 Ne a mea ka mafaufau tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu?


(Read Colossians 3:23, 24.) 	 (Faitau te Kolose 3:23, 24.)


The bad spirit that deprived Saul of his peace of mind was the bad inclination of his mind and heart—his inward urge to do wrong. 	 A te agaga masei telā ne fakamakosu ne ia te filemu o te mafaufau o Saulo ko te manakoga masei i tena mafaufau mo tena loto—ko tena loto finafinau o fai te mea ‵se.


▪ Fulfill Your Role as an Evangelizer 	 ▪ Fakataunu a Tou Tiute e Pelā me se Tino Talai


Jacob assured them that if they did so, the raiders would make a humiliating retreat, with the Gadites pursuing their extreme rear. 	 Ne fakamaoni atu a Iakopo ki a latou, me kafai e fai latou penā, ka ‵tele ei a tino fai taua mo te masiasi, kae ka tau‵tali atu latou i olotou tua o afuli keatea.


In time, I became addicted to it. 	 Ne kamata o au umiti ki ata ma‵sei.


(Matt. 22:37-39) If we are zealous for fine works, we will be richly rewarded with joy and satisfaction now. 	 (Mata. 22:37-39) Kafai e loto finafinau tatou o fai a galuega ‵lei, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a te fiafia mo te lotomalie tonu i te taimi nei.


For some, talking to strangers about the good news is a challenge. 	 E faiga‵ta sāle ki nisi tino talai ke fai‵pati atu ki tino kolā e se masani latou ki ei e uiga ki te tala ‵lei.


Such factors as shyness, insecurity, or the fear of being misunderstood can also make it difficult to offer commendation. 	 A vaegā mea pelā mo te mā, te se lava o te loto talitonu, io me ko te manavase māfai e fakauiga ‵se au pati e mafai foki o faigatā ei ke fai atu ne pati fakamālō.


But he certainly is no match for Jehovah, who has foiled all these efforts. 	 Kae e se taitai eiloa o ‵pau a ia mo Ieova, telā ko oti ne fakatakavale ne ia a taumafaiga katoa konā.


For a few, mental-health issues may necessitate professional treatment. 	 Mō nisi tino, kāti e manakogina ke ‵sala atu ki se fesoasoani fakatokita māfai e isi se fakalavelave faka-te-mafaufau e fepaki mo ia.


One of the elders reveals to John the identity of the great crowd. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne se toeaina e tokotasi ki a Ioane a te vaitino tokouke tenei.


The congregations followed their direction and “continued to be made firm in the faith and to increase in number day by day.” 	 Ne faka‵logo a fakapotopotoga ki te olotou takitakiga kae “ne tumau kae ‵mautakitaki a te fakatuanaki o fakapotopotoga konā kae ne gasolo aka faeloa o tokouke i aso takitasi.”


A New York Times Op-Ed article observes: “Higher education used to be regarded as an engine of opportunity. 	 E fai mai te New York Times penei: “Ne masani o ‵kilo atu ki akoakoga ma‵luga e pelā me se avanoaga ke maua a galuega e uke.


We read: “Jehovah the God of their forefathers kept warning them by means of his messengers, warning them again and again, because he felt compassion for his people and for his dwelling place.” (2 Chron. 36:15) Should we not feel similar compassion for people who could potentially repent over a sinful life course and gain God’s favor? 	 E fai‵tau tatou, penei: “A Ieova te Atua o olotou tupuga ne fakamasaua atu faeloa ki a latou i taimi katoa e auala i ana avefekau, ona ko tena alofa atafai ki ana tino mo te fakatāua ne ia o tena koga nofo.” (2 Nofo. 36:15, NW) E mata, e se ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa atafai tenā ki tino kolā e mafai o sala‵mo ki olotou olaga agasala kae ‵sala atu ki te taliaga a te Atua?


They kept saying that my religion was restrictive and unreasonable.” 	 Ne fai mai faeloa latou me i taku lotu ko tō uke ana tulafono kolā e se ‵lei.”


Because we find ourselves in a similar situation. 	 Me e ‵tu atu foki tatou i se tulaga tai ‵pau mo latou.


Understandably, such couples are then faced with a serious challenge. 	 E maina ‵lei tatou me e fe‵paki eiloa a vaegā taki tauavaga penā mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


Later, they were very happy that they had obeyed God. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fia‵fia malosi laua me ne faka‵logo laua ki te Atua.


Our burning desire to help people get to know God is a reflection of Jehovah’s zeal. 	 A ‵tou ma‵nako malosi o fesoasoani atu ki tino ke iloa ne latou te Atua se fakaasiga o te loto finafinau o Ieova.


21 For Paul, being a minister took endurance. 	 21 Ke fai pelā me se faifeau, ne manakogina a te kufaki mō Paulo.


God’s adherence to justice in working out our salvation is assurance to us that he will always do what is right. 	 A te taofi ‵mau o te Atua ki te fakamasinoga tonu i te taumafai ke toe maua te ‵tou fakaolataga se fakatalitonuga ki a tatou me ka fai faeloa ne ia a te mea tonu.


(Exodus 30:9; Leviticus 10:1, 2) Likewise today, there are requirements to observe if our sacred service is to be acceptable to Jehovah. 	 (Esoto 30:9; Levitiko 10:1, 2) E penā foki i aso nei, e isi ne mea kolā e manakogina ke tausi atu ki ei māfai e fai ke talia ne Ieova ‵tou taviniga tapu.


“Keep Proving What You Yourselves Are” 	 “Ke Sukesuke Ifo Faka‵lei Koutou ki a Koutou Eiloa”


“WE RECOMMEND OURSELVES AS GOD’S MINISTERS” 	 “E FAKAASI ATU NE MATOU I FEITU KATOA I A MATOU KO TAVINI A TE ATUA”


Where did I get the strength? 	 Ne maua mai i fea ne au te malosi?


But children feel more secure and develop more respect and love for their parents when they know that their parents’ “Yes” means yes and their “No” means no—even if that entails punishment.—Matthew 5:37. 	 Kae e maua eiloa ne tama‵liki se puipuiga kae ati aka foki te āva mo te alofa ki olotou mātua māfai ko iloa ne latou me e tau‵tali eiloa a mātua ki te lotou “Ao” mo te lotou “Ikai”—faitalia me e aofia i ei a fakasalaga.—Mataio 5:37.


Perhaps we have been the victim of his or her uncontrolled speech. 	 E se taumate ne logo‵mae tatou i te faipati valevale o tou tagata io me ko tou fafine.


Reasons for Cherishing Jehovah’s Law 	 Pogai ke Fakatāua ei a te Tulafono a Ieova


(1 Tim. 2:14) Eve, in turn, got her husband to join the rebellion. 	 (1 Timoteo 2:14) Kae ne fai ne Eva ke kau atu tena avaga ki te ‵tekeatuga tenā.


From a military standpoint, that seemed a disastrous move. 	 I te kilokiloga a se sotia, ne foliga mai te auala tenā e pelā me e fakamataku ‵ki.


(1 John 3:12) Jehovah reached out to Cain and told him: “If you turn to doing good, will you not be restored to favor? 	 (1 Ioa. 3:12) Ne faipati atu a Ieova ki a Kaino, penei: “Kafai e ‵fuli koe o fai te mea ‵lei, e a ka se toe taliagina koe?


“He solidly established the heavens in discernment.” 	 “Ne fakatulaga ne ia te lagi ki tena malamalama.”


Why did Jehovah reject Israel, and to what new nation did he transfer his favor? 	 Kaia ne tiaki ei ne Ieova a Isalaelu, kae se a te fenua fou telā ne talia ne ia?


It can prove to be as true for you as it was for the apostles traveling with Jesus. 	 E fakamaoni eiloa ne koe a te ‵tonu o te mea tenā e pelā loa mo te taimi ne oloolo tasi ei a te kau apositolo mo Iesu.


Accordingly, Ephesians 2:2 calls the Devil “the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit [or, dominant attitude] that now operates in the sons of disobedience.” 	 E pelā eiloa mo te Efeso 2:2 e taku i ei a te Tiapolo me ko “te pule o te ‵mana fakatiapolo i te lagi io me ko te ea, ko te agaga [io me ko te kilokiloga fakavae] telā e pule ne ia a tino kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Atua.”


Saul/David/Solomon: 1117/1077/1037 B.C.E.* 	 Saulo/Tavita/Solomona: 1117/1077/1037 T.L.M.*


• In what ways can we follow Jesus’ example in showing that we are for Jehovah’s sovereignty? 	 • Ne a auala e mafai o tau‵tali atu ei tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu i te fakaasiatuga me e ‵lago atu tatou ki te pulega sili a Ieova?


“The God that made the world and all the things in it, being, as this One is, Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in handmade temples, neither is he attended to by human hands as if he needed anything, because he himself gives to all persons life and breath and all things.” 	 “Ko te Atua telā ne fai ne ia a te lalolagi mo mea katoa i ei, ko te Aliki o te lagi mo te lalolagi, kae se nofo i fale tapu ne faite ne tino. E se manako a ia o maua mai se mea mai galuega a tino mō ia, me ko ia fua e tuku mai ne ia te ola mo te manava, mo mea katoa eiloa ki tino katoa.”


20 Peter here quoted from Psalm 118:22, applying what it said to Jesus’ death and resurrection. 	 20 Ne siki mai i konā ne Petelu a pati mai i te Salamo 118:22, kae ne fakauiga ne ia a pati konā ki te mate o Iesu mo tena toetu.


“His domestics”: All who are fed, whether they are of the anointed or of the other sheep 	 “Ana nisi tavini”: Ko tino katoa kolā e fagai faka-te-agaga, faitalia me ko te kau fakaekegina io me ko nisi mamoe


“The most important step in overcoming the snare of pornography is to ask for Jehovah’s help in prayer.”—Franz. 	 “A te ‵toe auala tāua ke manumalo i te matāsele ko te onoono ki ata ma‵sei ko te fakamolemole ki te fesoasoani o Ieova e auala i te ‵talo.”—Franz.


Soon, God’s Kingdom in the hands of Jesus Christ will rule the earth. 	 Ko pili o pule mai ki te lalolagi a te Malo o te Atua telā ko fai Iesu Keliso mo tupu i ei.


Jehovah’s Witnesses “promote strong family ties and develop productive and honest citizens,” states The Deseret News of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. The newspaper added: “Members believe in a strong moral code. 	 A Molimau a Ieova e “fesoasoani ki tino ke faka‵lei aka a fesokotakiga i kāiga kae fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke fai mo fai ne tino tonu kae fakamaoni o te fenua,” ko pati i The Deseret News of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Ne fakaopoopo mai te nusipepa: “E tau‵tali a tino o te lotu i tulaga ma‵luga i mea tau amioga.


However, scientific evidence suggests that because of a number of mechanisms mentioned above, pregnancy rarely occurs with the use of such IUDs. 	 Kae e fakaasi mai ne saienitisi me ona ko te uke o fiti kolā ne taku atu mai luga, e tai faigata loa ke faitama se tino mai te fakaaogaga o vaegā IUD konā.


“The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. 	 “Ka fakatu aka ei ne te Atua o te lagi se malo telā ka se mafai o fakaseai.


(Proverbs 16:25; Jeremiah 10:23) To show that he was still exercising his sovereignty, Jehovah declared through the prophet Ezekiel: “Remove the turban, and lift off the crown. . . . 	 (Faataoto 16:25; Ielemia 10:23) Ke fakaasi atu me koi fakagalue aka eiloa ne ia tena pulega sili, ne folafola atu a Ieova e auala i te pelofeta ko Esekielu: “Tapale tou kalauna mo tou pulou laugatu. . . .


Instead, they now have a real hope for the future and are moved to “seek peace and pursue it.”—Ps. 34:14. 	 I lō te fai penā, ko maua nei ne latou se fakamoemoega tonu mō aso mai mua kae ko gasue‵sue o “‵sala ki te filemu kae kausaki ki ei.”—Sala. 34:14.


Other members of the congregation gladly help them to “press on to maturity.” 	 E fesoasoani atu mo te fia‵fia a nisi tino o te fakapotopotoga ke ‘ga‵solo atu latou ki mua.’


Parents, teach your children to show respect 	 Mātua, akoako otou tama‵liki ke fakaasi atu te āva


Relating his experience in court, one said: “The death sentence was decreed. 	 E uiga ki mea ne fai ne ia ki te fono fakamasino, ne fai mai se tino e tokotasi: “Ne fai te fakaikuga ke fakasala ki te mate.


Such prophecies as those recorded at Ezekiel 17:22-24 and 21:26, 27 pointed to the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom in heaven. 	 A vaegā valoaga e pelā mo mea kolā ne fakamau i te Esekielu 17:22-24 mo te 21:26, 27 ne fakasino atu eiloa ki te fakatuakaga o te Malo faka-Mesia i te lagi.


13 For example, we may be considering Hebrews 10:24, 25, which encourages Christians to gather with fellow believers for Scriptural encouragement and loving association. 	 13 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kāti e sau‵tala tatou ki te Epelu 10:24, 25, telā e fakamalosi mai i ei ki Kelisiano ke maopoopo fakatasi mo taina tali‵tonu ko te mea ke maua mai i ei a fakamalosiga mai te Tusi Tapu kae ‵kau fakatasi mo te alofa.


Back row, left to right: D. H. Splane, A. Morris III, D. M. Sanderson, G. W. Jackson, M. S. Lett. 	 Te laina mai tua, mai te fakamaui ki te fakaatamai: D. H. Splane, A. Morris III, D. M. Sanderson, G. W. Jackson, M. S. Lett.


In the early morning, I helped in the kitchen. 	 I tafataeao ‵malu, ne fesoasoani atu au i te umu kuka.


(Psalm 119:49-56) There are times when we especially need to be comforted. 	 (Salamo 119:49-56) E isi ne taimi e ma‵nako malosi ei tatou ki fakamafanafanaga.


(Mark 14:22) He was referring to his literal body, soon to be beaten and bloodied. 	 (Maleko 14:22) Ne fakasino atu a ia ki tena foitino faka-te-foitino telā ko pili o ‵kini ke ‵toto valevale.


“Trust constitutes one of the basics for uncomplicated everyday interaction with others,” comments the book Jugend 2002. 	 “A te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki nisi tino e fesoasoani mai ke fakafaigofie te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo nisi tino i aso katoa,” ko pati i te tusi ko te Jugend 2002.


We endeavor to show love toward those who are not related to us in the faith. 	 E taumafai tatou o fakaasi atu te alofa ki a latou kolā e se kāiga tatou i te fakatuanaki.


“Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth,” said Jesus in his model prayer. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu i tena ‵talo fakaakoako: “Ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.”


What false tongues rose up against Jehovah’s servants in the first century? 	 Ne a tala ‵loi ne ‵sae aka e uiga ki tavini a Ieova i te senitenali muamua?


Give an example of how Jesus uttered sayings that were simple but rich in meaning. 	 A koi tuai o ‵lomi mai a tusi, ne akoako atu a Iesu i se auala telā ne fesoasoani atu ki ana tino fakalogo‵logo ke masaua faeloa kae ke ‵mau foki a mea konā i olotou loto.


What lesson regarding teaching can we learn from the apostle Paul? 	 Ne a mea tāua e tauloto ne tatou mai te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki te akoako atu?


How can each of us, whether young or old, strong or frail, contribute to the unity and spirituality of the congregation? 	 Tela la, faitalia me i a tatou taki tokotasi koi fo‵liki io me ko ma‵tua, koi ma‵losi io me ko vāi‵vai, e mafai la pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki te ‵kau fakatasi mo te gasolo ki mua o te fakapotopotoga i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


LIFE IN EXILE 	 TE OLAGA I TE AVEGA FAKAPAGOTA


Perhaps harsh economic conditions force you to work long hours to provide for your family. 	 Kāti ko tulaga faiga‵ta i mea tau tupe ko faimālō ei koe ke galue i itula e uke ke tausi atu ki tou kāiga.


Why was the Kingdom of heaven not part of God’s original purpose? 	 Kaia e seki fai ei te Malo o te lagi mo fai se vaega o te fuafuaga muamua a te Atua?


What is one way in which the voice of strangers is being heard? 	 Se a te auala e tasi e lagona atu ei te leo o tino fakaa‵tea?


What serious problems do people face that test their willingness to be kind? 	 Ne a fakalavelave ‵lasi e fe‵paki mo tino e tofotofo aka ei te lotou a‵lofa atafai?


(Matt. 23:37, 38) The fleshly descendants of Israel ceased to be God’s name people. 	 (Mata. 23:37, 38) Ne gata atu foki i ei a te fakaigoaga o tino Isalaelu faka-te-foitino ki te igoa o te Atua.


The choice is yours! 	 I a koe eiloa te filifiliga!