But my spirituality suffered, and I stopped sharing in the field ministry. 	 Kae ne logo‵mae au i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae ko se kau atu au ki te galuega talai.


Do we not pray that Jehovah may continue to be patient with us as we serve him day by day?—Matthew 6:12. 	 E mata, e se ‵talo atu tatou ke tumau eiloa te kufaki o Ieova ki a tatou i te taimi e tavini atu ei tatou ki a ia i aso katoa?—Mataio 6:12.


9 We also see on the earth evidence of God. 	 9 E matea foki ne tatou a fakamaoniga e uiga ki te Atua i te lalolagi.


7 “Trust in Jehovah and Do What Is Good” 	 7 ‘Fakatuanaki ki a Ieova kae Fai te Mea ‵Lei’


He continued: “Whoever will humble himself like this young child is the one that is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens.” 	 Ne toe fai atu a ia: “A te tino e sili i te Malo o te lagi, ko te tino telā e fakamalalo ne ia a ia eiloa, ke pelā mo te tamaliki tenei.”


13 When we associate closely with our brothers and sisters, we find true friends and close companions. 	 13 Kafai e fai taugasoa tatou mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane, e maua eiloa ne tatou a taugasoa ‵tonu kae ‵pili.


He understood that he would not live his life in peace. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me ka se ola a ia i se olaga filemu.


(Zechariah 3:1) Satan would certainly not be pleased to see High Priest Joshua perform services in behalf of the people at a new temple. 	 (Sakalia 3:1) Ne seki fiafia lele eiloa a Satani ke lavea atu a te Faitaulaga Sili ko Iosua e fai ne ia a galuega mō tino i te faletapu fou.


What will Jehovah accomplish by means of the Kingdom? 	 Ne a mea ka fakataunu ne Ieova e auala i tena Malo?


If older ones are unable to leave home, they are tied in to meetings by telephone or recordings are made for them. 	 Kafai ko se mafai o tiakina ne tino ma‵tua olotou fale, e mafai o fakalogo‵logo latou ki polokalame i fakatasiga e auala i telefoni, io me puke te polokalame ke fakalogo‵logo fakamuli latou ki ei.


(Read 1 Peter 5:3.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Petelu 5:3.)


10:2—What does it mean that one’s heart is “at his right hand” or “at his left hand”? 	 10:2, Tusi Paia, Samoa—Se a te uiga o te tugāpati me i te loto o te tino e moe i “tena lima fakaatamai” io me ko “tena lima fakamaui”?


We receive strengthening instruction through the Christian congregation. 	 E maua eiloa ne tatou a akoakoga fakamalosi loto mai i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


6 The older men in Thessalonica remembered the fine example that Paul set in shepherding the flock. 	 6 Ne masaua ne toeaina i Tesalonia a te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a Paulo i te tausiga o te lafu.


Simone and Anna 	 Simone mo Anna


17 The psalmist says: “All the gods of the peoples are valueless gods; but as for Jehovah, he has made the very heavens.” 	 17 E fai mai te faisalamo, penei: “A atua o malo katoa ne tupua fua, ko te Aliki [ko Ieova] eiloa ne faite ne ia te lagi.”


How should you treat others? 	 E ‵tau o pefea au faifaiga ki nisi tino?


6 Joshua, who was among those delivered from Egypt, reminded all Israel: “You well know with all your heart and with all your soul that not one word out of all the good promises that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. 	 6 A Iosua se tokotasi ne sao mai Aikupito kae ne fakamasaua atu ne ia ki te kau Isalaelu: “E iloa faka‵lei ne koutou katoa i otou ‵kano loto taki tokotasi, me i te Aliki [Ieova] te otou Atua ko oti ne tuku atu ne ia ki a koutou a mea ‵lei katoa, kolā ne tauto a ia ke tuku atu.


How can we benefit from reading material written for the public? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai te faitau ki mataupu ne fakatoka mō tino katoa?


How Does Learning the Truth About Hell Affect You? 	 Ne Pokotia Pefea Koe Ona ko te Munatonu e Uiga ki Seoli?


The next article will show how godly qualities will prevent us from engaging in an even more dangerous form of murmuring—that is, murmuring against the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization. 	 E fakaasi mai i te suā mataupu a uiga kolā e akoako mai ne te Atua ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te isi vaega telā e fakamataku atu o te muimui—ko te muimui e uiga ki te vaega o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova i te lalolagi nei.


If there are children, they benefit from the faithfulness of the Christian parent.—1 Corinthians 7:12-14. 	 Kafai e isi ne tama‵liki, e maua ne latou a mea aogā mai te fakamaoni o te mātua Kelisiano.—1 Kolinito 7:12-14.


She also observed that “today’s young people live in a moral haze. 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a ia me “e se mautinoa i talavou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai ne latou.


How faith-strengthening it is to realize that no matter what obstacles we face, Jehovah is with us!—Romans 8:31. 	 E pefea te fakamalosi mai ki te ‵tou fakatuanaki ke iloa aka me faitalia me ne a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo tatou, e fakatasi mai a Ieova ki a tatou!—Loma 8:31.


(2 Thessalonians 2:3, 6-12) In time, writes English philosopher Bertrand Russell, the original Christian congregation was changed into a religious organization that “would astonish Jesus, and even Paul.” 	 (2 Tesalonia 2:3, 6-12) Ne tusi mai te faiakoga poto mai Peletania ko Bertrand Russell, me fakamuli loa ne mafuli ei te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke fai mo fai se fakapotopotoga fakalotu telā ne “fakapoi atu ki a Iesu, ke oko ki a Paulo.”


The Scriptures support this explanation. 	 E fakamaoni mai ne te Tusi Tapu a te fakamatalaga tenei.


(Matthew 6:9, 10) If our prayers have become mechanical and perfunctory, this could be an indication of the need to take time to meditate on Jehovah’s deeds. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Kafai a ‵tou talo ne mea fua e fai fitoi, e fakaasi mai ei te manakogina ke fakamāumāu ne taimi e uke ke mafaufau ‵loto ki faifaiga a Ieova.


(Ps. 72:12-16) He will do the same for all the other distressful conditions that make life miserable today. 	 (Sala. 72:12-16) Ka fai foki ne ia penā ki nisi tulaga fakafi‵ta katoa kolā e fakafi‵ta ei te olaga i aso nei.


When I was driving in a car and I saw someone who looked Asian, I would roll down the window and yell abusive things, such as “Go home, Asian!” 	 Kafai au e tele i te motoka kae lavea ne au se tino e foliga mai pelā me se Asia, e vili ne au ki lalo a te kilasi o te motoka kae pakalaga atu ki ei mo pati sē āva penei, “Foki ki tou fenua, tino Asia!”


For example, we may need to find out the following: Is the traditional healer known to practice spiritism? Is the treatment based on the belief that sickness and death are caused either by offended gods (or ancestral spirits) or by enemies who employ witchcraft? 	 E mata, a te togafiti tenā e fakavae ki luga i te talitonuga me ne mafua mai a te masaki mo te mate ona ko te kaitaua o se atua (io me ko agaga o kāiga ko ‵mate) io me se fili telā e fakaaogā foki ne ia a vailakau?


For example, the psalmist David asked: “Why, O Jehovah, do you keep standing afar off? 	 E pelā mo te faisalamo ko Tavita, ne fesili atu, penei: “Te Aliki [ko Ieova], ai a ko faka‵mao ei koe keatea?


If youths are able to share in discussions about those rules, they may be more inclined to obey them. 	 Kafai e ‵kau atu a talavou ki sau‵talaga ki tulafono konā, kāti ka fia‵fia foki latou o tau‵tali i ei.


“The Ancient of Days Sat Down” 	 “A ia Telā e Ola ki te se Gata Mai e Sagasaga”


Yes, he promoted true worship.—2 Chron. 14:4. 	 E tonu, ne fakamaluga eiloa ne Asa te tapuakiga tonu.—2 Nofo. 14:4, NW.


BIBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED 	 Tali ki Fesili Mai te Tusi Tapu


Every day he allows humans—even the most thankless among them—to benefit from his abundant goodness. 	 E talia ne ia a tino i aso katoa—ke oko ki tino kolā e se loto fakafetai ki te Atua—ke maua ne latou a mea aoga mai te lasi o tena aga‵lei.


2 To have true purpose in life is to have a reason for living, a clear objective, and a focal point for our efforts. 	 2 Ke maua se fakamoemoega aogā i te olaga, e ‵tau o isi se pogai o te ola, se fuafuaga manino, mo se pogai tāua o ‵tou taumafaiga.


(Hebrews 10:23-25) Sticking close to and staying active with one of the over 98,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will help us to prepare ourselves for survival. 	 (Epelu 10:23-25) A te ‵piki ‵mau mo te ga‵lue fakatasi mo se fakapotopotoga e tasi o Molimau a Ieova kolā e silia atu i te 98,000, ka fesoasoani mai ei ke fakatoka tatou mō te faka‵saoga.


Jehovah strongly censured those who flouted his direction by offering lame, sick, or blind animals for sacrifice.—Mal. 1:6-8. 	 Ne polopoloki ‵mafa eiloa ne Ieova a latou kolā e ‵teke atu mo te iloa tonu ki tena fakatonuga mai te ofo atu o manu vae ma‵sei, ma‵saki, io me e ‵kivi e pelā me ne taulaga.—Malaki 1:6-8.


14 How far, though, should we go in order to promote peace? 	 14 E pefea te uke o mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke ‵lago atu ei ki te mauaga o te filemu?


Yes, even a brief, silent prayer can be effective. 	 Ao, e mafai foki eiloa o magoi se ‵talo toetoe kae fai lēmū atu.


In this regard, what can we learn by considering three ways in which gold is found? 	 E pelā me ne tino a‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu, se a te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i te mafau‵fau ki auala e tolu kolā e mafai o maua ei a aulo?


Writing from Rome, Paul said: “Epaphras, who is from among you [Colossians], a slave of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings, always exerting himself in your behalf in his prayers, that you may finally stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God. 	 I tena tusi mai Loma, ne fai atu a Paulo: “Ko alofa atu foki a Epafala ki a koutou, se tino mai i a koutou [Kolose], se tavini a Keliso Iesu; kae se puli faeloa koutou i ana ‵talo, ko te mea ke tumau koutou i te fai mo tino ma‵tua, kae tuku atu foki katoatoa otou loto o fai te loto o te Atua.


(1 Corinthians 8:4-6) Every religious philosophy has a different answer to the question of God’s identity. 	 (1 Kolinito 8:4-6) E maua ne lotu katoa a tali kese‵kese ki te fesili e uiga ki te Atua.


(Matthew 5:43-45; Acts 14:16, 17) In imitation of our heavenly Father, not only do we refrain from harming the unthankful but we do good to them, even to those who have acted as our enemies. 	 (Mataio 5:43-45; Galuega 14:16, 17) I te fakaakoako atu ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi, e se ‵kalo keatea fua tatou mai te fakalogo‵mae atu ki tino sē loto fakafetai kae e fai foki ne tatou a mea ‵lei ki a latou, ke oko ki tino kolā ne fai mo fai ‵tou fili.


Why are angels holding back the winds of destruction? 	 Kaia e taofi ei ne agelu a matagi fakamasei mea?


At the same time, be reasonable. 	 I te suā feitu la, e ‵tau o uiga faigofie koe.


5 How do false teachers operate? 	 5 E fakaloiloi pefea ne faiakoga ‵loi a tino?


(Matt. 10:5-7) Although Philip was busy as an evangelizer, he no doubt helped his four daughters to become effective in sharing Scriptural truths with others. (Acts 21:8, 9) How important is such training today? 	 (Mata. 10:5-7) E tiga eiloa ne fakalavelave a Filipo i tena galuega talai, ne fesoasoani atu a ia ki ana tamaliki fafine e tokofa ke atamai i te fakaasi atu o muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki nisi tino. (Galu. 21:8, 9) E pefea te tāua o vaegā fakaakoakoga penā i aso nei?


Yes, godly fear leads not to bondage but to freedom, not to sadness but to joy. 	 E tonu, e aumai ne te mataku ki te Atua a te saolotoga mo te fiafia kae e se ko te fanoanoa mo te ‵nofo pologa.


First, do not be quick to assume you know what others believe. 	 Te mea muamua, ke mo a e vave o fai atu me iloa ne koe a mea e tali‵tonu ki ei a nisi tino.


Yet, they may be as “rich in faith” as those who have more prominence. 	 Kae kāti e ‵pau eiloa te lotou “maumea i te fakatuanaki,” mo tino kolā e lauiloa atu.


DIRECTIONS FOR MODERN TIMES AND BEYOND 	 FAKATAKITAKIGA I ASO NEI PENĀ FOKI MO ASO MAI MUA


As supporters of true worship, we individually should endeavor to maintain that same Scriptural perspective. 	 E pelā me ne tino kolā e ‵lago atu ki te tapuakiga tonu, e ‵tau eiloa mo tatou katoa o taumafai ke fakatumau a te kilokiloga ‵lei faka-te-Tusi Tapu penā.


Rather, they betray that they are really “puffed up” with pride. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakaasi lēmū atu ne latou i a latou “e ‵fete” i te fakamata‵mata.


2 Lovingly, Jehovah provided a perfect solution. 	 2 Ne fakatoka ne Ieova se auala alofa ke faka‵lei aka ei te fakalavelave tenei.


I often feel that these articles are written just for me. 	 E masani sale au o mafaufau me i mataupu konei ne tusi mai fua mō au.


13 Even experienced servants of God need encouragement. 	 13 Ke oko foki ki tavini atamai a te Atua e ma‵nako foki ki fakamalosiga.


For example, Cain murders his righteous brother Abel. 	 E pelā mo Kaino telā ne tamate ne ia a tena taina amiotonu ko Apelu.


(Read Luke 18:29, 30.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 18:29, 30.)


It is therefore called “the Israel of God.” 	 Tenā ne fakaigoa ei ki te “Isalaelu a te Atua.”


Why is a visible arrangement needed to accomplish the work described at Matthew 24:14? 	 Kaia ne manakogina ei se fakatokaga matea ke fakataunu a te galuega telā ne fakamatala mai i te Mataio 24:14?


(Col. 1:23) Do you prayerfully meditate on how you can apply in your life what you are studying? 	 (Ko. 1:23) E mata, e mafaufau ‵loto koe kae ‵talo atu ki te auala e mafai ei o fakagalue ne koe i tou olaga a mea kolā e sukesuke koe ki ei?


(Daniel 2:34, 35, 44, 45) The mountain represents Jehovah’s universal sovereignty, so the Kingdom stone is a new expression of Jehovah’s universal rulership. 	 (Tanielu 2:34, 35, 44, 45) E fakauiga loa a te mauga ki te pulega a Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi, tela la, a te fatu o te Malo se fakaasiga fou o te pulega a Ieova i te lagi mo te lalolagi kātoa.


However, the time to reveal the meaning of those prophecies had not yet come, and in general, the explanation offered in that volume of Studies in the Scriptures was hazy. 	 Kae ne seki oko atu i ei ki te taimi e ‵tau ei o fakaasi mai te uiga o valoaga konā, kae ne seki manino ‵lei te lasiga o fakamatalaga i te tusi tenā o te Studies in the Scriptures.


He does not need to move physically in order to “come.” 	 E se “vau” tonu a ia.


(Rev. 4:11) God’s righteousness, however, is not a cold, rigid set of laws or an endless list of rules and regulations. 	 (Fakaasiga 4:11) Kae ko te amiotonu o te Atua e sē se fakasologa loa o tulafono mo fakatonuga ma‵keke.


I did not want to show myself ungrateful for his kindness. 	 Ne manako au o fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai mō tena atafai.


(Matt. 5:7) “The merciful” are moved by compassion and pity for others. 	 (Mataio 5:7) E ga‵sue a tino “a‵lofa fakamagalo” ona ko te lotou loto a‵lofa mo te a‵lofa atafai ki nisi tino.


Yet, their work schedule and jobs around the home left little time for field service. 	 Kae, ona ko lā galuega ‵togi mo galuega e fai i te fale, ne seki lasi ei te lā taimi mō te galuega talai.


What a wonderful privilege it is to be Jehovah’s Witnesses! 	 Mafaga o tauliaga fakaofoofogia ke fai mo fai se Molimau a Ieova!


(Heb. 11:8-10) He always looked to God as the Source of true wealth, never seeking material advantages that would indicate a lack of trust. 	 (Epe. 11:8-10) Ne kilo atu faeloa a ia ki te Atua e pelā me ko te pogai o te maumea tonu, kae ke sē ‵sala atu ki koloa faka-te-foitino, telā se fakaasiga o te sē lava o te loto talitonu.


(Matthew 22:37, 38) The Bible makes a connection between love for God and the ministry, for it states: “This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments.” (1 John 5:3; John 14:21) Do God’s commandments include the one to ‘go and make disciples’? 	 (Mataio 22:37, 38) E fakafetaui aka ne te Tusi Tapu a te alofa ki te Atua mo te galuega talai, i ana pati konei: “Me e tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua: ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga.” (1 Ioane 5:3; Ioane 14:21) E mata, e aofia i fakatonuga a te Atua a te fakatonuga ke ‘olo atu o fai a soko’?


(Colossians 4:10; Philemon 23, 24) When Paul was a prisoner in Rome in about 65 C.E., he told Timothy: “Take Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministering.” (2 Timothy 4:11) Paul had apparently made his relationship with Barnabas and Mark a subject of his prayers of faith, and this resulted in the tranquillity that is linked with “the peace of God.”—Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 (Kolose 4:10; Filemoni 23, 24) I te taimi ne nofo fakapagota ei a Paulo i Loma i te 65 T.A. ne fai atu a ia ki a Timoteo, penei: “Puke mai a Maleko ke o‵mai koulua; me ko oko eiloa i te aogā me fesoasoani mai ki a au i te galuega.” (2 Timoteo 4:11) E se taumate ne ‵talo atu faeloa mo te fakatuanaki a Paulo e uiga ki te va fakataugasoa o latou mo Panapa mo Maleko, me ne iku atu i ei ki te tokagamalie telā e fetaui ‵lei mo “te filemu o te Atua.”—Filipi 4:6, 7.


“We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the service.” 	 “E seai se fakamaoniga mai i a matou e uiga ki te ‵tonu katoatoa, io me ko te aogā o so se fakamatalaga e maua i luga nei.”


(Genesis 6:9, 22; 7:5) Since he was pronounced “faultless” in the Bible, he must have continued to walk with God after the Deluge and even after the rebellion against Jehovah reared its head at Babel. 	 (Kenese 6:9, 22; 7:5) Ona ko te mea e seai sena “mea ‵se” ne taku mai i te Tusi Tapu, kāti ne tumau eiloa a ia i te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua mai tua ifo o te Lolo kae ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi o te ‵tekeatuga ki a Ieova telā ne māfua mai i Papelu.


The only way we can receive the gift of everlasting life is to “put our faith in Christ Jesus” and in Jehovah, “the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” 	 A te auala fua e tasi ke maua ne tatou te meaalofa ko te ola se-gata-mai ko te “fakatuanaki ki a Iesu Keliso” mo Ieova, ko te tino telā e “tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kolā e salasala ki a ia.”


And they are charging faithful Jewish worshipers very high prices. 	 Kae ko tō ‵mafa a ‵togi kolā ne fai ne latou mō tino Iutaia kolā ne tapuaki atu mo te fakamaoni.


He wants us to know that we are loved and safe just as a child feels loved and safe when he is in the embrace of a caring parent or as we do when in the company of a true and loyal friend. 	 E manako a ia ke iloa ne tatou i a tatou e alofagina kae puipuiginae pelā eiloa mo lagonaga o se tamaliki māfai e ‵sai atu ana mātua atafai io me ko tatou māfai e fetaui mo se taugasoa tonu kae alofa fakamaoni.


They may even find it hard to believe in the God who promises everlasting life in Paradise. 	 Kāti e mafai foki o faigata ke tali‵tonu latou ki te Atua telā e folafola mai ne ia te ola se-gata-mai i te Palataiso.


Without question, Jesus would have pronounced God’s name clearly when he read this commission.—Luke 4:16-21. 	 Kāti ne fakaasi manino atu ne Iesu a te igoa o te Atua i te taimi ne faitau ei ne ia a te fakatonuga tenei.—Luka 4:16-21.


How are God’s reminders related to happiness? 	 E iku atu pefea a akoakoga mai i te Atua ki te fiafia?


(Rev. 14:6, 7) For example, by means of an angel, God directed Philip, an evangelizer of the first century, to intercept an Ethiopian official and open up the Scriptures to him. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:6, 7) E pelā mo te takitakiga ne te Atua, e auala i se agelu, a Filipo, se tino talai o te tala ‵lei i te senitenali muamua, ke fano o fakafetaui ki se ofisa Aitiope kae fakamatala atu a te Tusi Tapu ki a ia.


17, 18. (a) What are the “living waters”? (b) What do “the eastern sea” and “the western sea” represent? (c) As you look ahead to the future, what is your determination? 	 17, 18. (a) Ne a “vai o te ola”? (e) Se a te mea e sui mai ne te Tai Mate mo te Tai Metitilani? (i) Kafai e kilo atu koe ki te taimi mai mua, se a tau fakaikuga e ‵tau o fai?


• Who are the “desirable things” that were to fill Jehovah’s house with glory? 	 • Ko oi a “koloa tāua” kolā e fai ei ke ‵malu te fale o Ieova?


(Verses 10-13) In God’s eyes, it was as if Isaac had actually been sacrificed. 	 (Fuaiupu e 10-13) I te kilokiloga a te Atua, ko oti eiloa ne ofo atu a Isaako e pelā me se taulaga.


(Haggai 2:9) Truly, the greatest glory today is to be found in Jehovah’s spiritual temple. 	 (Hakai 2:9) A te tonuga loa, a te ‵toe ‵malu sili e maua i aso nei i te faletapu faka-te-agaga o Ieova.


Israel’s conquest of Canaan begins 	 Ko kamata o taua atu te kau Isalaelu ki Kanana


Old or new, such truths are, indeed, priceless treasures. 	 Kae ko muna‵tonu konei faitalia me ne akoakoga mua io me ne akoakoga ‵fou, e fai eiloa e pelā me ne koloa tāua ‵ki.


18 The Bible Changes Lives 	 TE ITULAU E 20 PESE: 95, 89


Their survival will depend on God alone. 	 E ‵tau o tali‵tonu fakamaoni latou ki te Atua mō te lotou faka‵saoga.


Jesus continued: “The foolish said to the discreet, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are about to go out.’” 	 I te tala fakatusa, ne isi se fakalavelave ne tupu ki nisi tamafine.


He says: “The sacrifice of the wicked ones is something detestable to Jehovah, but the prayer of the upright ones is a pleasure to him. 	 Ana muna: “A te Aliki e fiafia manafai e ‵talo atu a tino amio ‵lei ki a ia, kae e se fiafia ki taulaga kolā e avatu ne tino amio ma‵sei ki a ia.


(Eccl. 3:12, 13) Viewing leisure time as part of that gift will move us to use it in a way that will bring pleasure to the Giver.* 	 (Failauga 3:12, 13) A te kilo atu ki taimi fakafia‵fia e pelā me se vaega o te meaalofa tenā ka fai ei ke ‵sala atu tatou ki fakafiafiaga kolā e fiafia ki ei te Atua.*


Does that warning not remind you of what befell the Israelites in the wilderness? 	 E mata, e se fakamasaua mai ne te fakatonuga tenei a te mea ne tupu ki te kau Isalaelu i te koga lavaki?


Who were given the responsibility of caring for duties involving sacrifices and offerings? 	 Ko oi ne panaki mo latou te tiute e uiga ki te ofoatuga o taulaga?


Jeremiah said to Jehovah: “Your words were found, and I proceeded to eat them; and your word becomes to me the exultation and the rejoicing of my heart; for your name has been called upon me, O Jehovah.” 	 Ne fai atu Ielemia ki a Ieova penei: “Ne faipati mai koe ki a au, kae ne fakalogo fakalei eiloa au ki au muna katoa ne fai. Te Aliki te Atua Malosi, au e o koe, tela la, au muna e aumai ne ia te fiafia ki toku loto.”


13 To deal with her situation, this sister tried to learn as much as she could about cancer. 	 13 Ke fakafesagai atu ki tena tulaga, ne taumafai te tuagane tenei ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e mafai o maua ne ia e uiga ki te kenisa.


2 How did Jehovah view Daniel? 	 2 Se a te kilokiloga a Ieova ki a Tanielu?


How can Christian parents guide you in this sensitive matter? 	 Ka puipui pefea ne ou mātua Kelisiano a koe mai te fakalavelave fakamanavase tenei?


11 Paul and Barnabas risked their lives by going back to places where they had suffered violent attacks. 	 11 Ne ‵tu atu a ola o Paulo mo Panapa i se tulaga fakamataku i te taimi ne ‵foki ei ki koga kolā ne fakasauā masei ei laua.


What can we do to eliminate possible causes of tiredness or discouragement? 	 Se a te mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke fakaseai ei a māfuaga o te fi‵ta mo te loto vāivāi?


(Heb. 6:18, 19) Our hope is something we can cling to during the storms of life, something that will help us not to drift into doubt or lack of faith.—Read Hebrews 2:1; 6:11. 	 (Epelu 6:18, 19) A ‵tou fakamoemoega ko te mea telā e mafai ne tatou o ‵piki ‵mau ki ei i taimi o kaumatagi o te olaga, se mea telā ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke sē tapea‵pea atu ki loto i tulaga fakalotolotolua io me ko te sē lava o te fakatuanaki.—Faitau te Epelu 2:1; 6:11.


(Matt. 16:21-23; 26:31-35, 75) Rather than reject Peter, Jesus encouraged him and even commissioned him to strengthen his brothers.—John 21:16. 	 (Mata. 16:21-23; 26:31-35, 75) I lō te kaitaua atu ki a ia, ne fakamalosi eiloa ne Iesu a Petelu kae fakatonu atu foki a ia ke fakamalosi atu ki ana taina.—Ioa. 21:16.


“Many people were interested in the good news. 	 “E tokouke ‵ki a tino ne fia‵fia ki te tala ‵lei.


Yet, it does give spiritual protection against the harmful elements of this world and the attacks of its ruler, Satan. 	 Kae, e tuku mai i ei se puipuiga faka-te-agaga mai mea fakama‵taku o te lalolagi nei mo taua kolā e laga mai ne tena pule, ko Satani.


12. In what ways does the Bible give enlightenment? 	 12 E aofia i te Muna a te Atua a te munatonu fakasaoloto tino kae aumai foki i ei te mainaga.


On the contrary, his courage is confirmed by Hebrews 11:32-38, which includes Gideon among those who “were made powerful” and who “became valiant in war.” 	 E se penā, me ne fakamaoni aka i a ia e loto toa i te Epelu 11:32-38, telā e aofia i ei a Kitiona i a latou kolā “ne ma‵losi” kae ne tino “takutakua i taua.”


We invite you to read the following questions and check those you can answer correctly. 	 E ‵kami atu koe ke faitau ki fesili kolā e fakasolo atu mai lalo nei kae fakamailoga aka a fesili kolā e maua ne koe a tali ‵tonu ki ei.


9 Brother Russell did not seek glory from humans. 	 9 Ne seki ‵sala atu te taina ko Russell ki tavaega mai tino.


In what personal ways do we benefit from reading and studying God’s Word? 	 Ne a aogā totino e maua sāle ne tatou māfai e fai‵tau kae sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua?


“Every Good Work” 	 “So se Galuega ‵Lei”


Thus, the good news is about the Kingdom, or government, by God that will eliminate all wickedness and then rule over all the earth in peace. 	 Ko te tala ‵lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, io me ko te pulega a te Atua telā ka ave keatea ne ia a amioga ma‵sei katoa kae ka pule mai ki te lalolagi nei i te filemu.


What grievous situation has afflicted many parents, and how do we know that Jehovah understands their pain? 	 Ne a tulaga fakafanoanoa ko oti ne logo‵mae i ei a mātua e tokouke, kae e iloa pefea ne tatou me e malamalama a Ieova i olotou logo‵maega?


(Deuteronomy 6:8, 9) This does not mean that parents should literally write God’s laws on doorposts and gates, tie a copy of them on the hands of their children, and place one between their eyes. 	 (Teutelonome 6:8, 9) E se fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau eiloa o tusi ne mātua a tulafono a te Atua i pou o mataloa mo mataloa mo ‵pui o olotou fale, ‵sai atu se ‵kopi ki lima o olotou tama‵liki kae faka‵piki se ‵kopi i olotou lae.


We can do so if we keep on fighting against it. 	 E mafai ne tatou o fai penā māfai e tumau tatou i te taua atu faeloa.


DAVID, the son of Jesse, grew up as a shepherd lad in the vicinity of Bethlehem. 	 NE TUPU aka a Tavita, te tama a Iese, e pelā me se tausi mamoe i tafatafa o Peteleema.


At that time, they had to work very hard, repairing some water pipes. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne ga‵lue malosi latou o faite a nisi paipa vai.


Nevertheless, it would be unwise to let the improper course of a disfellowshipped family member distance you from Jehovah. 	 E ui i ei, se mea valea ke talia a te mea ‵se ne fai ne te tino fakatea o te kāiga ke ‵vae ne ia koe kea‵tea mai i a Ieova.


David had pangs of conscience . . . but that was not true of Saul of Tarsus 	 Ne maua ne Tavita a lagonaga o te loto lagona . . .


(Matt. 25:34) Yes, ‘Jehovah himself will bless anyone righteous; as with a large shield, with approval he will surround them.’ 	 (Mataio 25:34) E tonu, ‘e fakamanuia ne Ieova latou kolā e faka‵logo; a tou alofa e pelā me se talita e malu ‵lei ei latou.’


The phrase “become familiar” translates a Hebrew word that can mean “to cherish.” 	 A te tugapati ko te “iloa” ne ‵fuli mai i se pati Epelu telā e mafai o fakauiga ki te “fakatāua.”


A Bethelite named Dustin reports: “I made full-time service my goal when I was nine years old, and I started pioneering when I finished school. 	 Ne fai mai a Dustin telā se tino galue i te Peteli: “Ne fai ne au a te taviniga tumau e pelā me se mea ke kausaki ki ei i te taimi ko iva ei oku tausaga, kae ne kamata au o paenia i te taimi ne oti ei aku akoga.


What example did Jesus set for parents? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Iesu mō mātua?


How can we learn about the dangers of presumptuousness? 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o iloa te fakamataku o te fakamatamata?


Then she raised her hand and said that Jehovah’s Witnesses were in those camps too, and they had to wear a purple triangle. 	 Telā ne sisi aka ei ne ia tena lima kae ne fai atu me ne ‵nofo atu foki a Molimau a Ieova i falepuipui konā, kae ne faka‵piki te fakailoga ko te triangle violeta ki olotou gatu.


(Read James 5:14, 15.) 	 (Faitau te Iakopo 5:14, 15.)


On this occasion Jesus and his disciples boarded a boat and sailed east across the Sea of Galilee. 	 I te taimi tenā ne ‵sopo atu ei a Iesu mo ana soko ki te vaka kae ne fo‵lau atu ki te feitu ki saegāla i te Namo o Kalilaia.


What Does Jehovah Expect of Us? 	 Ne a Mea e Manako ki ei a Ieova ke Fai ne Tatou?


“In the Insight book, I read about the friendship between David and Jonathan. 	 “I te tusi ko te Insight, e faitau au e uiga ki te va fakataugasoa o Tavita mo Ionatana.


Some cities are now inhabited by people from many different lands. 	 Ko ‵fonu nei a fa‵kai e uke i tino mai fenua kese‵kese.


What a warning for those who hope in the powerful ones of this world! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakamataku o te fakailoaga tenā mō tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ki tino ma‵losi o te lalolagi tenei!


Despite his threat, she decided to go ahead and get baptized in symbol of her dedication to Jehovah God. 	 Faitalia ana pati fakamataku‵taku konei ne fai, kae ne papatiso eiloa a tou fafine ke fakamailoga i ei a tena tukuatuga ki a Ieova te Atua.


Most researchers now believe that for reasons they still do not fathom, the universe suddenly burst into existence some 14 billion years ago. 	 E tali‵tonu nei te tokoukega o tino ‵poto me ona ko pogai kolā e se malamalama latou i ei, ne māfua fakapoi mai te lagi mo te lalolagi saukātoa i se 14 piliona tausaga ko ‵teka.


Even if some elderly ones are unable to conduct a Bible study themselves, their upbuilding comments at congregation meetings strengthen the faith of all who hear them. 	 Kafai ko se mafai ne tino ma‵tua o fai se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, kae e fakamalosi mai eiloa olotou tali fakamalosi loto i fakatasiga ki te fakatuanaki o tino kolā e lagona ne latou.


Needed discipline should be administered lovingly. 	 E ‵tau o fai a polopolokiga i se auala alofa.


Although some governments might appear to be just, the very concept of humans ruling over other humans was never Jehovah’s purpose. 	 E tiga eiloa e foliga mai e ‵lei a nisi malo, kae e se ko te fuafuaga a Ieova mai te kamataga ke pule ne tagata a nisi tino kolā ne faite ne ia.


Following are a few comments from the press: 	 Konei la a nai fakamatalaga mai te nusipepa:


We are determined to continue providing a rich supply of enlightening and appealing information—both in print and online—to benefit our many readers who respect the Bible and who want to know what it really teaches. 	 E taumafai matou ke tumau i te fakatokaga o fakamatalaga aoga kae ‵gali—e auala i mekesini mo te itaneti—ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne tino kolā e āva malosi ki te Tusi Tapu a mea aoga mai ei, kae fia iloa foki ne latou a mea kolā e akoako ‵tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu.


I will help you.’” 	 Au ka fesoasoani atu ki a koe’”


7, 8. (a) What sacrifice did Jesus make, and how was he rewarded? (b) What question should we ask ourselves? 	 7, 8. (a) Ne a mea faiga‵ta ne talia ne Iesu, kae se a te taui ne maua ne ia? (e) Se a te fesili e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo ne tatou?


How can you share in the joy of making disciples even in a challenging territory? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne koe te fiafia i se koga talai telā e se tokouke a tino fia‵fia i ei?


She was so furious that he had been out preaching that she began throwing packets of tea at us. 	 Ne kaitaua ‵ki tena avaga ki tou tagata me ne fano i te galuega talai telā ne peipei ei ne ia māua ki pāketi lauti.


And there may have been other uses of blood to treat disease or supposedly improve health. 	 Kae kāti e isi aka foki a nisi auala ne fakaaogā ei te toto i te faka‵leiga o masaki io me ko te fakamalosiakaga o te foitino.


9 Fittingly, Jehovah’s Witnesses willingly render honor to public servants, even as it may be expected and as may be customary in the land. 	 9 E loto fia‵fia a Molimau a Ieova o tuku atu te fakaaloalo ki tino pule‵pule o te malo, e pelā mo te mea e manakogina io me ko te tuu a te fenua tenā.


However, Jesus assures us that those who make sacrifices for the Kingdom will receive abundant blessings. 	 Kae e fakatalitonu mai ne Iesu me i tino kolā e tiaki olotou mea ona ko te Malo ka maua ne latou a fakamanuiaga e uke.


The Bible urges us to “search for Jehovah and his strength.” 	 E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ke “salasala atu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova] mō se fesoasoani.”


Of Great Value to Us 	 E Tāua ‵Ki ki a Tatou


Jesus then explained to the crowd the true nature of his work. 	 Tela la, ne fakamatala atu ne Iesu ki te vaitino a te pogai tonu o tena galuega.


In the context of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus had just referred to these ones. 	 E ‵tusa mo te Evagelia a Luka, ne fakasino fakamuli atu a Iesu ki a latou konei.


Hence, “the brothers immediately sent Paul off to go as far as the sea,” and “those conducting Paul brought him as far as Athens.” 	 Tela “ne uga fakavave ne [taina] a Paulo ke fano ki tai,” kae ko “te kau kolā ne olo mo Paulo, ne olo fakatasi mo ia ki Atenai.”


(1 Pet. 5:7) One way in which Jehovah demonstrates his care is by providing us with various forms of assistance to help us serve him faithfully. 	 (1 Petelu 5:7) E tasi te auala e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova tena atafai ko te tukumaiga o auala kese‵kese ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke tavini atu ki a ia mo te fakamaoni.


Highlights From the Book of Proverbs 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Faataoto


“When Priscilla and Aquila heard [Apollos], they took him into their company and expounded the way of God more correctly to him.”—ACTS 18:26. 	 “I te ‵logoga a Pisila mo Akuila i a [Apolo], ave ei ne laua a ia ki te fale o akoako atu faka‵lei ki a ia a Ala Tonu o te Atua.”—GALUEGA 18:26.


After her husband died, Heidi was baptized, but soon her health failed, and she was hospitalized with AIDS. 	 Mai tua o te matega o tena avaga, ne papatiso ei a Heidi, kae ne gasolo ifo foki ki lalo tena malosi, kae ne fāulu ei a ia ki te fa‵kaimasaki ona ko tena pokotia i te SELAMETE.


▪ To support yourself, is it really necessary to have a college or a university degree? 	 ▪ Ke tausi atu koe ki a koe eiloa, e mata, e manakogina ne koe se pepa maluga mai se kolisi io me ko te iunivesiti?


The resulting wickedness is due, in part, to Satan’s continued influence and has gradually revealed a great truth: Man is incapable of governing himself without God.—Jeremiah 10:23. 	 E ‵losi atu foki i nisi taimi a te ikuga o amioga ma‵sei ki te fakamalosiga a Satani kae e fakaasi malie mai i ei a te mea tonu sili: E se mafai ne te tagata o pule atu ki a ia eiloa e aunoa mo te Atua.—Ielemia 10:23.


Indeed, we are working hand in hand with the Creator himself, who views such acts of kindness as a loan made to him. 	 E tonu, e ga‵lue fakatasi tatou mo te ‵tou Mafuaga, telā e kilo atu ki faifaiga atafai konā e pelā me se kaitalafu ne fai ki a ia.


(Daniel 2:44) God’s Kingdom, not any human organization, will be the government that will fulfill mankind’s desire for world peace. 	 (Tanielu 2:44) Ko te Malo eiloa o te Atua, kae e se ko malo o tino, telā ka fakataunu ne ia a te manakoga o tino ke maua te filemu i te lalolagi.


The apostle John wrote: “The one who exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life; the one who disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.” 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Ioane: “A ia telā e fakatuanaki ki te Tama e maua ne ia te ola se-gata-mai; a ia telā e se fakalogo ki te Tama ka se lavea ne ia te ola, kae ka tumau eiloa te kaitaua o te Atua i luga i a ia.”


You may recall that the apostle Paul encouraged Christians to keep examining themselves: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) The apostle was here promoting a wholesome endeavor to spot any spiritual weaknesses that may have developed, with the objective of taking the necessary steps to rectify them. 	 Kāti e masaua ne koe me ne fakamalosi atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano ke tumau i te sukesuke ifo ki a latou eiloa: “Ke sukesuke ifo faka‵lei koutou ki a koutou eiloa, me mata e ‵mautakitaki koutou i te otou fakatuanaki. Ke fai se tofotofoga mō koutou.” (2 Kolinito 13:5) Ne fakamalosi mai te apositolo i konei ke taumafai malosi a Kelisiano o ‵sala ke matea ne latou so se vāivāiga faka-te-agaga telā e sae aka, kae fai a mea kolā e mafai o fai ke faka‵lei aka te mea tenā.


(James 1:13) However, the Scriptures sometimes speak of his doing or causing things, when he, in fact, merely permits them. 	 (Iakopo 1:13) Kae kafai e fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki a ia e pelā me e fai ne ia io me e faka‵tupu ne ia a mea, e fakauiga i ei me e talia ne ia.


A WORLD FREE OF VIOLENCE IS NEAR! 	 KO PILI MAI TE LALOLAGI TELĀ E SAOLOTO MAI AMIOGA FAKASAUA!


The July 1, 1945, issue of The Watchtower encouraged “all worshipers of Jehovah who seek eternal life in his new world of righteousness to respect the sanctity of blood and to conform themselves to God’s righteous rulings concerning this vital matter.” 	 A te lomiga o The Watchtower i a Iulai 1, 1945, ne fakamalosi atu ki “tino tapuaki katoa a Ieova kolā e fia ola ki te se-gata-mai i tena lalolagi fou kae amiotonu ke āva ki te ‵tapu o te toto kae ke ola e ‵tusa mo tulafono amiotonu a te Atua e uiga ki te mataupu tāua tenei.”


What a price to pay for not keeping “a firm hold on the everlasting life”!—1 Timothy 6:9, 10, 12; Proverbs 28:20. 	 Ma‵faga o ikuga fakafanoanoa ona ko te sē ‘puke ‵mau ki te ola se-gata-mai’!—1 Timoteo 6:9, 10, 12; Faataoto 28:20.


4 Coping With Grief 10 Draw Close to God—“He Is Not Far Off From Each One of Us” 	 4 Pogai ne Fiafia ei te Atua ki a Noa Te POGAI e ‵Tau ei o ‵Saga Tonu Atu Tatou ki ei


As servants of Jehovah and disciples of Christ, we can find in the Bible descriptions of who we are. 	 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova mo soko o Keliso, e maua ne tatou i te Tusi Tapu a fakamatalaga e uiga ki te ‵tou iloga tenā.


Wickedness was rampant. 	 Ne lauiloa masei a amioga ma‵sei.


The apostle Paul identified that kingdom when he wrote: “[God] delivered us [spirit-anointed Christians] from the authority of the darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love.” 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te malo tenā i te taimi ne tusi mai ei a ia, penei: “Ko oti ne fakasaoloto ne ia [te Atua] tatou [Kelisiano fakaekegina] mai i te malo o te pouliga, kae ne fakamasiki atu ne ia tatou ki te malo o tena Tama Fagasele.”


5 Jesus spoke of the other factor—“the deceptive power of riches.” 	 5 Ne faipati foki a Iesu e uiga ki te suā mea—“te ‵gali fakaloi‵loi o koloa.”


“Christ Did Not Please Himself” 	 “A Keliso e Seki Fakafiafia ki a Ia Eiloa”


BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.”—ACTS 20:35. 	 FAKATAKITAKIGA MAI I TE TUSI TAPU: “E sili atu te manuia o te tino telā e tuku atu fua ana mea i lō te tino telā e talia ne ia.”—GALUEGA 20:35.


15, 16. What was foretold regarding Samaria, and how was the prophecy fulfilled? 	 15, 16. Se a te mea ne ‵valo mai e uiga ki Samalia, kae ne fakataunu pefea te valoaga tenā?


13 The lesson is obvious. 	 13 E manino ‵lei a te akoakoga e maua ne tatou.


Yes! 	 E tonu!


(2 Peter 1:5-8) If honest self-examination reveals that your love has cooled off, then correct the situation promptly, in obedience to Jesus’ exhortation: “Remember from what you have fallen, and repent and do the former deeds.”—Revelation 2:5. 	 (2 Petelu 1:5-8) Kafai e fakaasi mai ne tau iloiloga mo te fakamaoni ki a koe eiloa me ko galo atu tou alofa, ke na faka‵tonu fakavave aka te tulaga tenā, i te fakalogo ki te fakamalosiga a Iesu, penei: “Ke masaua ne koe te ‵mao o tou pakū keatea!


The tabernacle was in Gibeon, where High Priest Zadok and his brothers carried out sacrifices prescribed in the Law. 	 Ne tu atu te faleie tapu i Kipeona, telā e fai ei ne te Faitaulaga Sili ko Satoka mo ana taina a taulaga kolā ne fakaasi mai i te Tulafono.


Wolfgang says: “Ever since we became more involved in pursuing spiritual things, we have been happier and have experienced more satisfaction. 	 Muna a Wolfgang: “Talu mai te taimi ne kamata ei o ‵saga atu māua ki mea faka-te-agaga, ne lasi atu te fiafia mo te lotomalie ne maua ne māua i ei.


But Jehovah’s requirements have not changed—he is still “one Jehovah.” 	 Kae e seki ‵fuli eiloa a mea kolā e manako ki ei a Ieova—koi fai eiloa a ia e pelā me ko “Ieova tokotasi.”


No longer will you struggle to do what is right in God’s eyes, for your entire organism will have been perfected and your personality will have been fully transformed according to God’s image. 	 Ka sē toe faigata ke fai ne koe se mea telā e tonu i mata o te Atua. Ka ‵lei kātoatoa tou foitino, loto, mo te mafaufau, kae ka mafai o fakaakoako kātoatoa atu koe ki uiga o te Atua.


And when representing a group in prayer, we should refrain from including confidential matters. 	 Kae kafai e sui ne koe se potukau i te faiga o te ‵talo, e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i te ‵talo atu e uiga ki mea ‵funa.


How precious the faith of each one!—1 Peter 1:7. 	 E pefea te tāua o te fakatuanaki o tino taki tokotasi konā!—1 Petelu 1:7.


Some even view their participation in the ministry as therapy. 	 E ‵kilo atu foki a nisi tino ki te lotou ‵kau atu ki te galuega talai e pelā me se vailakau aoga.


They first had to endure a period of weeping and gnashing of teeth in “the darkness outside” the Christian congregation. 	 Ne ‵tau o fa‵ki muamua latou i te fakatau‵tagi mo te gaī o nifo “i te pouliga” i tua o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


(John 6:44) True, you may occasionally be a bit tired or discouraged. 	 (Ioane 6:44) E tonu, kāti e isi ne taimi ka fita malie koe io me loto vāivāi.


“As a result, I was somewhat suspicious when people wanted to talk to me about the Bible,” he says. 	 “Ona ko te pogai tenā, ne fakalotolotolua au māfai a tino e fia sau‵tala mo au e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu,” ko ana pati.


3, 4. (a) In the book of Isaiah, what does the word “servant” designate? (b) How does the Bible itself identify the Servant mentioned in Isaiah chapters 42, 49, 50, 52, and 53? 	 3, 4. (a) I te tusi ko Isaia, ko oi te tino e fakasino atu ki ei a te pati ko te “tavini”? (e) E fakaasi mai pefea ne te Tusi Tapu a te Tavini telā e faipati ki ei i te Isaia mataupu e 42, 49, 50, 52, mo te 53?


So why hold back from offering a potentially lifesaving message to anyone who might listen to it?—Read Matthew 7:12. 	 Tela la, kaia e taofi ei ne koe a te tuku atu o se fekau fakaola tino telā e mafai o fakasao ne ia se tino telā e fakalogologo mai?


At one point, an angelic messenger urged Daniel, that “very precious man,” to “have peace” and “be strong.”—Dan. 9:22, 23; 10:11, 18, 19. 	 I te taimi e tasi, ne fakamalosi atu se agelu fai fekau ki a Tanielu, “te tagata tāua ‵ki,” “ke i luga i a koe te filemu” kae “fakamalosi.”—Tani. 9:22, 23; 10:11, 18, 19.


(Haggai 1:5, 7) We should take some time to analyze our priorities in life. 	 (Hakai 1: 5, 7, NW) E ‵tau o fakaavanoa ne tatou ‵tou taimi ke iloilo aka a mea kolā e ‵tau o fakamuamua i te olaga.


From there, through three envoys, he ordered the city to surrender. 	 Mai konā, ne uga atu ne ia ave fekau e tokotolu o fakatonu atu ki tino i te fa‵kai ke fai pelā i a latou ko takavale.


When the shepherds tell them what happened, they all marvel. 	 I te taimi ne fai atu ei ne tausi mamoe a mea ne ‵tupu, ne ōfo katoa latou.


We too should remain faithful to Jehovah and to his organization regardless of injustices we suffer and regardless of what others do. 	 E ‵tau foki o tumau faeloa tatou i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova mo tena fakapotopotoga faitalia a faifaiga sē fakamaoni kolā e logo‵mae ei tatou, e penā foki mo faifaiga e fai ne nisi tino.


Did the Flood really happen, or is it merely an allegorical tale to encourage people to do what is right? 	 E mata, ne tupu tonu eiloa te Lolo io me se tala fakatusa fua telā e fakamalosi atu ki tino ke fai ne latou te mea tonu?


At the outset, there may have been differing views, but prayerful reflection promotes oneness among modest and yielding elders.—1 Cor. 1:10; Read Ephesians 4:1-3. 	 Kāti e mafai o kese‵kese a manatu fakaasi i te kamataga, kae mai te mafaufau faka‵lei ki ei fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo e fakamalosi aka i ei te loto tasi o toeaina agamalū kae loto malamalama.—1 Kolinito 1:10; Faitau te Efeso 4:1-3.


Why may David have become discouraged? 	 Kaia ne mafai ei o loto vāivāi a Tavita?


How did Jehovah protect his messenger? 	 Ne puipui pefea ne Ieova tena avefekau?


15 Parents are responsible for providing materially, spiritually, and emotionally for themselves and their children. 	 15 I o mātua te tiute ke tausi atu ki a latou eiloa mo olotou tamaliki i te feitu faka-te-foitino, feitu faka-te-agaga, mo lagonaga.


You are beyond redemption.” 	 Ko se mafai o toe faka‵lei aka koe.”


(1 John 4:16-19) In fact, the love we have among ourselves identifies us as disciples of Jesus and servants of Jehovah. 	 (1 Ioane 4:16-19) A te ‵tonuga loa, a te alofa telā e maua i vā o tatou e fakaasi atu i ei i a tatou ko soko o Iesu kae ko tavini foki a Ieova.


(Prov. 16:20) Many have found that by helping others to build faith in Jehovah, they strengthen their own faith. 	 (Faataoto 16:20) Ko iloa ne tino e tokouke me i te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke ati aka te fakatuanaki ki a Ieova, e fakamalosi aka foki i ei olotou fakatuanaki.


Jesus told his followers to expect this. 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke fakamoe‵moe latou ke tupu te mea tenei.


• Why can we have firm faith in the coming of Jehovah’s day of judgment? 	 • Kaia e mafai ei o ‵mautakitaki te ‵tou fakatuanaki e uiga ki te oko mai o te aso fakamasino o Ieova?


Rather, our love for God motivates us to endeavor to please him by upholding his standards, not establishing our own. 	 I lō te fai penā, a te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua e fakamalosi ne ia tatou ke taumafai o fakafiafia a ia mai te ‵lago atu ki ana tulaga, kae e se ko ‵tou tulaga totino.


18. What is suggested by the expression “through use” in Paul’s explanation about training one’s perceptive powers? 	 18 Ke masaua me kafai “e akoako” sāle ‵tou mafaufau e mafai o iloa ei te ‵kese o te mea ‵lei mai te mea masei.


Do you believe that in this year of 2011, Jehovah is “awake” to the fulfillment of his promises? 	 E mata, e talitonu koe me i te tausaga tenei ko te 2011, e “ala” faeloa a Ieova ke fakataunu ana folafolaga?


A DAY OF CONFESSION 	 SE ASO E FAKAASI EI AGASALA


Of course, the counsel to have spiritual goals applies not just to youths. 	 E tonu, a pati fakatonutonu konei ke ati aka a fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga e se fakapitoa fua mō talavou.


Remembering what about Jehovah will help us to serve him faithfully while we await the coming of the Son of man? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou e uiga ki te fesoasoani o Ieova ke tavini atu tatou ki a ia mo te fakamaoni a koi fakatali‵tali tatou ki te oko mai o te Tama a te tagata?


In what way did those ancient servants of God provide foregleams of Jesus, and what can we learn from these accounts? 	 I se auala fea ne fakaata mai ei ne tavini a te Atua konā i aso mua a Iesu, kae ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai tala konei?


16 Like Nehemiah, we too might face opposers in the form of false friends, false accusers, and false brothers. 	 16 E pelā mo Neemia, e mafai foki o fakafesagai atu tatou ki tino ‵teke e auala i taugasoa ‵loi, tino fai tala ‵loi, mo taina ‵loi kāti ka ‵kami tatou ne nisi tino ke fai ei tatou ke gutugutulua.


Gwen and her husband were married for 61 years. 	 Ne fakaipoipo a Gwen mo tena avaga i tausaga e 61.


Today, they serve as volunteers at the branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Germany. 	 Nei la, ko ga‵lue laua faka-volenitia i te ofisa lagolago o Molimau a Ieova i Siamani.


3. What family situation reflects the world’s spirit? 	 3 E tāua ‵ki a te agamalū i loto i te kāiga.


Such feelings are good, even commendable, when in harmony with accurate knowledge. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakamālō atu ki tino kolā e isi ne olotou vaegā lagonaga penā māfai e fetaui ‵lei mo te iloaga tonu.


PUT AWAY ANGER, ABUSIVE SPEECH, AND LYING 	 AVE KEATEA A TE KAITAUA, PATI FAKA‵MAE LOTO, MO TE PATI LOI


Of such false teachers, Jesus said: “By their fruits you will recognize those men.”—Matthew 7:15-20. 	 E uiga ki faiakoga ‵loi penā, ne fai mai a Iesu: “E iloa ne koutou a pelofeta ‵loi i olotou fua.”—Mataio 7:15-20.


So now let me be, that my anger may blaze against them and I may exterminate them, and let me make you into a great nation.”—Ex. 32:9, 10. 	 Au ko kaitaua ki a latou, kae ka ‵ta fakapalele ne au latou. Ka ko koe mo tou gafa ka fai ne au mo malo takutakua.”—Esoto 32:9, 10.


How can we keep ourselves spiritually and morally clean? 	 E mafai pefea o fakatumau te ‵tou ‵ma i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo mea tau amioga?


AS THIS example illustrates, successfully completing a challenging undertaking often requires help from someone more experienced. 	 E FAKAASI mai i te tala tenei me e manakogina te fesoasoani o se tino telā e apo atu i a koe i te faiga o se galuega faigata.


(Hab. 2:3) Likewise, Jesus stated: “Keep on the watch . . . because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” 	 (Sapakuka 2:3) E tenā foki te mea ne fai mai ne Iesu: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou me se iloa ne koutou me tefea te aso e vau ei te otou Aliki.”


It is noteworthy, however, that the most important baptism that John performed had nothing to do with repentance. 	 Kae se mea tāua me i te ‵toe papatisoga tāua telā ne fai ne Ioane ne seki manakogina i ei te loto salamō.


(Job 13:15) Yet, Job was willing to wait on Jehovah, and this bore good fruit. 	 (Iopu 13:15) Kae ne loto fiafia a Iopu o faka‵tali ki a Ieova, kae ne fakamanuiagina a ia ona ko te mea tenā.


May these heartfelt words of need-greaters in Myanmar encourage you to consider helping honesthearted people in untouched territories. 	 Ke fai a pati fakamalosi loto konei a tino kolā ne olo atu ki koga e lasi te manakoga i ei i Myanmar mo mea e fakamalosi ne ia koe ke mafaufau o fesoasoani atu ki tino loto ‵lei i koga talai kolā e seki ga‵lue i ei.


How God Views Wickedness 	 Te Kilokiloga a te Atua ki Amioga Ma‵sei


It simply meant that Jehovah would resurrect them to life on a paradise earth.—John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15. 	 Kae e fakauiga eiloa me ka faka‵tu mai ne Ieova latou ki te ola i te lalolagi palataiso.—Ioa. 5:28, 29; Galu. 24:15.


Music itself is a gift from God and has long held a place in true worship. 	 A pese se meaalofa mai te Atua kae ko leva eiloa ne fakaaoga i te tapuakiga tonu.


(1 Corinthians 10:11) When we face decisions, whether great or small, we must not be seduced by the propaganda of Satan’s world, which says that you must have what you want right now. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:11) Kafai e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ne fakaikuga, faitalia me e ‵lasi io me fo‵liki, e se ‵tau o ‵to tatou i takolekolega mai te lalolagi a Satani, kolā e fai mai me ‵tau o maua ne koe a mea kolā e manako koe ki ei, i te taimi nei eiloa.


What might have made it tempting for Joseph to compromise his morals? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fai ei ke gutugutulua a Iosefa i ana amioga?


But true religion will survive. 	 Kae ka tumau eiloa a te lotu tonu.


14 The extent of Jehovah’s forgiveness is also illustrated in the case of King Manasseh of Judah. 	 14 E fakaasi mai foki te loto fakamagalo o Ieova i te tala o te tupu o Iuta ko Manase.


4, 5. What counsel did Paul give to the Galatians, and how is this pertinent for us? 	 4, 5. Ne a pati fakatonutonu ne tuku atu ne Paulo ki te kau Kalatia, kae e fetaui ‵lei pefea a te mea tenei ki a tatou?


Rather, God impressed vivid images upon his mind. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne faka‵piki ne te Atua a ata ki tena mafaufau.


How can we maintain a balanced view of our secular work? 	 E fakatumau aka pefea ne tatou se kilokiloga paleni ki ‵tou galuega ‵togi?


Our hope is that they will respond favorably to the Kingdom message. 	 E fakamoe‵moe tatou me ka ‵saga tonu mai latou ki te fekau o te Malo.


And “if Christ has not been raised up,” says the Bible, “your faith is useless.” (1 Corinthians 15:17) The resurrection is a fundamental Scriptural teaching. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Kafai Keliso e seki toetu ake mai tino ‵mate, ko se aogā te otou fakatuanaki.” (1 Kolinito 15:17) A te toetuga se akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


If you turn to doing good, will you not be restored to favor? 	 Kafai e ‵fuli koe o fai te mea ‵lei, e a ka se toe taliagina koe?


What is the origin of the myth? 	 Ne māfua mai i fea a te tala ‵kai tenei?


More wonderful was your love to me than the love from women.” (2 Sam. 1:26) This love was affection between friends and had no sexual overtones. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te lasi o tou alofa ki a au, e sili atu i te alofa o fafine.” (2 Samuelu 1:26) A te alofa tenei ko te alofa fakataugasoa e aunoa mo ne manakoga fakatauavaga.


For example, in a marriage, it is readiness to yield, rather than being demanding and insensitive to the rights and feelings of others, that results in peace, harmony, and happiness. 	 E pelā mo te tauavaga, kafai e loto ma‵lie laua ke talia a manatu o te suā tino i lō te faiga fua o tonu io me ko te sē ‵saga atu ki te loto lagona o te suā tino, ka iku atu i ei ki te filemu, te tokagamalie mo te fiafia.


Every time we sin, we sin against Jehovah; yet, time and again he forgives us and keeps on loving us. 	 I so se taimi e agasala ei tatou, e agasala tatou ki a Ieova; kae e fakamagalo faeloa ne ia a tatou kae e tumau tena alofa mai ki a tatou.


Peter repeatedly denied even knowing Jesus. 	 Ne fakafiti faeloa ne Petelu a te manatu me e se iloa ne ia a Iesu.


Really, woe is me if I did not declare the good news!”—1 Cor. 9:16. 	 Kae ka pefea eiloa i te masei a mea ka ‵tupu ki a au, manafai e se folafola ne au a te tala ‵lei!”—1 Kolinito 9:16.


The welder, upon learning the purpose of the tin, made a box for Emmanuel out of scrap metal. 	 I te iloaga ne te tino soko fiti a te pogai ne avatu i ei ne Emanuela a te kāpa ke faka‵mau ne ia, ne faite ei ne ia se pokisi fiti mā Emanuela mai ana toetoegā fiti.


(Prov. 18:22) Yet, the Scriptures clearly tell us that imperfect humans who get married “will have tribulation in their flesh.” (1 Cor. 7:28) How can such tribulation be kept to a minimum? 	 (Faata. 18:22) Kae e fakamatala faka‵lei mai te Tusi Tapu me i tino sē ‵lei katoatoa kolā ko oti ne a‵vaga “ka maua ne latou a puapuaga i te foitino.” (1 Koli. 7:28) E mafai la pefea o fakafoliki aka a puapuaga konā?


Paul’s courage in prison accomplished much for the good news 	 Se a te mea e fesoasoani atu ki Kelisiano i aso nei ke loto ‵toa latou e pelā mo Ielemia?


After he had ignored warnings, Jehovah brought against him the Assyrians, who fettered him and exiled him to distant Babylon. 	 I te taimi ne seki fakalogo ei a ia ki fakatonuga ne fai atu ki a ia, ne fai ne Ieova ke taua atu ki a ia te kau Asulia, kolā ne saisai kae ave fakapagota ne latou a ia ki Papelonia.


Suppose, though, that the question were turned around and you were asked, “Are you ready to die?” 	 Mafaufau la me ko ‵fuli te fesili kae ‵sili atu, “E a, ko toka koe ke mate?”


And by knowledge will the interior rooms be filled with all precious and pleasant things of value.” 	 A potu e teu fakagaligali ki teuga gali, e iloa ei me e isi ne tino atamai e ‵nofo i konā.”


Following are just a few effective illustrations. 	 4, 5. (a) Kaia e tāua ei te akoako atu o te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu i se auala faigofie? (e) Kaia e tāua ei ke mafaufau faka‵lei ki ‵tou pati e fakaaogā, ke akoako atu tatou i se auala faigofie? 6.


These rebels, however, are not just a mob of troublemakers. 	 Kae ko agelu ‵teke konei e sē se potukau faka‵tupu fakalavelave fua.


To answer, let us consider a meeting that Jesus conducted shortly after his resurrection. 	 Ke tali aka te fesili tenā, ke mafau‵fau tatou ki te fakatasiga telā ne takitaki ne Iesu mai tua malie eiloa o tena toetuga.


16. (a) How did Satan tempt Jesus a second time? (b) In what ways might Satan try to tempt us to test Jehovah? 16 Next, the Devil challenged Jesus to leap off the temple wall and test God’s ability to protect him by means of His angels. 	 16 Mai tua ifo i ei, ne fakaitaita atu a te Tiapolo ki a Iesu ke eva ifo mai te koga maluga i te faletapu kae ke tofotofo aka te malosi o te Atua ke puipui ei a ia e auala i Ana agelu.


Absolutely! 	 Ao, e penā eiloa!


The man responded: “I really appreciate your opening the Bible and showing me what the scripture said instead of just telling me.” 	 Ne tali atu a te tagata: “Ko oko eiloa i toku fiafia i te ‵suke mai ne koe o te Tusi Tapu kae fakaasi mai ki a au a pati i te tusi siki tenā i lō te fakamatala mai fua ki a au.”


For many years Jehovah’s judgment on apostate Jerusalem had been sounded forth. 	 Ko oti ne fakasalalau atu i te fia o tausaga te fakamasinoga a Ieova ki luga i te kau aposetate i Ielusalema.


(1 Samuel 16:7) Even a wicked person can sometimes shroud his inner self with a covering of benevolence or piety. 	 (1 Samuelu 16:7) I nisi taimi e mafai ne se tino amio masei o ‵funa aka a mea i tena loto mai te fakaasiatuga o uiga atafai io me mai te toaga ki lotu.


What are these ten horns, and what is the identity of the small horn? 	 Ne a la a sau e sefulu konei, kae ko oi a te sau foliki?


When stricken by illness, what may we ask of our heavenly Father? 11 When stricken by illness, one way to show our trust in Jehovah is by beseeching him in prayer for help to endure. 	 E mafai o akai atu tatou ki a ia ke fesoasoani mai ke fakaaogā a “‵tou poto mo ‵tou atamai” ke ‵sala atu ki ‵toe auala ‵lei ke fakafesagai atu ei ki ‵tou masaki.


In time, our conduct may help some to see that their negative views about us may not be correct after all. 	 Fakamuli loa, e mafai o fesoasoani atu ‵tou amioga ke lavea ne nisi tino me e se ‵tonu eiloa a olotou kilokiloga ‵se e uiga ki a tatou.


(John 8:23) What did Jesus say about heaven? 	 (Ioane 8:23) Ne a pati a Iesu e uiga ki te lagi?


And may Jehovah, the God who is love, draw ever closer to you—throughout all eternity!—James 4:8. 	 Kae ka fakapilipili atu eiloa a Ieova, te Atua alofa atafai ki a koe ke oko eiloa ki te sē-gata-mai!—Iakopo 4:8.


9, 10. What exciting experiences are enjoyed by missionaries in such faraway places as Central African Republic? 	 9, 10. Ne a tala ‵gali ne fakaasi mai ne nisi misionale i fenua ‵mao e pelā mo te Central African Republic?


“Ed didn’t have to do what he did to his best friend. 	 “Ne seki ‵tau o fai ne Ed a te mea telā ne fai ne ia ki tena toe taugasoa pele.


(Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Each time we participate in the preaching work and refuse to be deterred by opposition, we show the same faithful spirit that Nehemiah did. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) I taimi takitasi e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki te galuega talai kae ita fitifiti tatou ma talia a ‵tekemaiga ke fakavāivāi mai, e fakaasi atu ne tatou te agaga telā ne fakaasi atu ne Neemia.


Persecution in Jerusalem scattered the disciples to regions throughout Judea and Samaria. 	 A fakasauāga i Ielusalema ne fakasalalau atu ei a soko ki kogā koga i Iutaia mo Samalia.


They may even have been embellishing what the Law said, as did their predecessors in Jesus’ day, as well as advocating Jewish fables and human commandments.—Mark 7:2, 3, 5, 15; 1 Timothy 4:3. 	 Kāti ne fakalauefa aka ne latou a te Tulafono, e pelā mo mea ne fai ne tino i aso o Iesu, pelā foki mo te ‵lago atu ki tala ‵kai faka-Iutaia mo tulafono a tino.—Maleko 7:2, 3, 5, 15; 1 Timoteo 4:3.


A host of other questions about the arrangements for the resurrection remain. 	 E uke ‵ki eiloa a nisi fesili e uiga ki te toetuga kolā e seki mafai o maua a tali ki ei.


16 During World War I, Satan tried to destroy the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization by frontal attack, but he failed. 	 16 I te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi, ne taumafai a Satani o fakamasei ne ia te vaega faka-te-lalolagi o te fakapotopotoga a Ieova e auala i te taua ‵tonu atu ki a latou, kae ne seki manuia a ia i ei.


God’s Word is full of gems and nuggets of truth. 	 E ‵fonu a te Muna a te Atua i muna‵tonu kolā e fai pelā me ne fatu tāua mo koloa.


This year the anniversary of this event falls on Sunday, April 4, after sundown. 	 E pakū a te fakamanatuga tenā i te tausaga nei ki te Aso Sa, Apelila 4, ma tō te mata o te la.


The woman quietly made her way through the crowd, approached Jesus from behind, and touched the fringe of his outer garment. 	 Ne fanatu lemū a te fafine i loto i te vaitino kae fakapatele atu ki te kapakapa o te gatu o Iesu mai tua.


And individuals with the heavenly calling do not seek prominence or boast about being anointed. 	 Kae e se fia lauiloa a tino kolā e ‵kami ke olo atu ki te lagi io me fai‵pati fakamata‵mata latou e uiga ki te lotou tulaga fakaekegina.


15 The tendency of metal to rust can be reduced by coating it with rustproof paint and quickly treating isolated spots of corrosion. 	 15 E mafai o fakatuai te ‵popo o se fiti mai te pēni atu ki se pēni fiti kae saga fakavave atu o faka‵lei aka a koga takitasi kolā ko kamata o ‵popo.


However, Peter said: “Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance. 	 Ka ko ia e fakatalitali mo te kufaki me se manako a ia ke malaia se tino, tena te pogai e fakatuai ei a ia o fakataunu ana folafolaga, ko te mea ke lava se taimi e salamo ei a tino.


The former things have passed away.”—Revelation 21:3, 4. 	 Ko palele atu a mea mua.”—Fakaasiga 21:3, 4.


10, 11. (a) Why is jealousy dangerous? (b) How can we prevent jealousy from depriving us of our reward? 	 10, 11. (a) Kaia e fakamataku ei te loto masei? (e) E mafai pefea o puipui ne tatou a te kaisoa ne te loto masei a te ‵tou taui?


6. (a) In what way is your dedication to Jehovah unconditional? (b) What can you learn from Philippians 4:11-13? 	 6. (a) E ‵tau o katoatoa pefea tau tukuatuga ki a Ieova? (e) Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne koe mai te Filipi 4:11-13?


(Heb. 5:14; Jas. 1:22-25) By applying Paul’s sound advice, we can keep on walking in the way of the truth. 	 (Epelu 5:14; Iakopo 1:22-25) Mai i te fakagalue aka o pati fesoasoani ‵lei a Paulo, e mafai ei o tumau tatou i te sa‵sale atu i te auala o te munatonu.


When is it best to make the calls? 	 Se a te ‵toe taimi ‵lei ke āsi ki tino?


20 The disciple Stephen displayed tranquillity when enduring a severe test of his faith. 	 20 Ne fakaasi mai ne te soko ko Setefano a te filemu o tena mafaufau i te taimi ne kufaki ei ne ia se tofotofoga fakamataku ki tena fakatuanaki.


16 In 1914, Jehovah elevated Jesus even further. 	 16 Ne toe momea aka te fakaaloalo ne Ieova a Iesu i te 1914.


Notes Ejvor, a pioneer for 34 years: “Today, more than ever, many people feel emotionally low. 	 Ne fai mai a Ejvor, telā ne paenia mō se 34 tausaga: “I aso nei, a tino ko oko loa i te logo‵mae i mea tau lagonaga, māfai e faka‵pau ki taimi mua.


Benefits of Obeying Bible Counsel 	 Mea Aoga Mai te Fakalogo ki Fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu


A brother who is not serving as a ministerial servant or an elder will also find it beneficial to consider the fact that there is a great need for mature men to accept privileges of service in God’s organization. 	 A te mafaufau ki te manatu me e lasi ‵ki te manakoga mō tagata ma‵tua ‵lei ke tavini atu i te fakapotopotoga saukātoa a te Atua, e mafai o aoga ki se taina telā e se tavini atu nei e pelā me se tavini fesoasoani io me se toeaina.


How did these ordinary men become such extraordinary teachers? 	 Ne fai pefea a tāgata masani konei mo fai ne faiakoga ‵tu ‵kese?


Psalm 72:16: “There will be an abundance of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains it will overflow.” 	 Salamo 72:16: “Ka malaku eiloa a saito i te laukele; ka ‵fonu a taulu o mauga.”


How has Jesus’ prayer been answered in modern times? 	 Ne tali aka pefea te ‵talo a Iesu i aso nei?


It is wise to seek the help of Christian elders. 	 Se mea poto ke ‵sala atu ki te fesoasoani o toeaina Kelisiano.


Instead of simply praying that the congregation be preserved, he prayed for the preservation of its “spirit,” or mental disposition. 	 I lō te ‵talo atu fua ke tausi te fakapotopotoga, ne ‵talo atu foki a ia ke tausi tena “agaga” io me ko tena tulaga faka-te-mafaufau.


Still, in Jehovah’s due time, their lies are always exposed, and their “ignorant talk” is effectively muzzled. 	 Kae ka fakaasi faka‵sau mai olotou tala ‵loi konā i te taimi tonu o Ieova kae ka fakagata i ei te lotou “fai‵pati valevale.”


What has God done to preserve his written Word? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne te Atua ke puipui ei tena Muna tusia?


Deceiving Eve, he stole her allegiance from God. 	 I te fakaloiloiga o Eva, ne kaisoa ei ne ia te fakamaoni o tou fafine mai te Atua.


“My back I gave to the strikers, and my cheeks to those plucking off the hair,” wrote the prophet. 	 Ne tusi mai penei te pelofeta: “Ne ‵fuli atu toku tua ki a latou kolā ne ‵kini ne latou a au.


You remember to take the prescribed antibiotic that is helping you to fight an infection. 	 E masaua i a koe a fuaga kolā e fesoasoani atu ke ‵lei tou masaki.


The Church Embraces the State 	 Ko ‵Kau Fakatasi te Ekalesia mo te Malo


It’s something that has been my desire since I was a little girl.” 	 Se manakoga telā ne nofo faeloa mo au talu te taimi koi foliki ei au.”


In 2007 a patient in Europe was diagnosed with TB that was “invulnerable to every single drug we have,” reported New Scientist magazine. 	 Ne lipoti mai te mekesini ko te New Scientist: “Ne seai se vailakau” ne mafai o faka‵lei aka ei se tino i Eulopa telā ne pokotia i te masaki ko te tīpī i te 2007.


14:25—What did Jesus mean when he said to his faithful apostles: “I shall by no means drink anymore of the product of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God”? 	 14:25—Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Iesu i tena faiatuga ki ana apositolo fakamaoni: “E se toe inu eiloa au ki te uaina, ke oko ki te aso e inu ei au ki te uaina fou i te Malo o te Atua”?


Christ Completes His Conquest 	 Ko Fakaoti ne Iesu Tena Galuega Faka-Tupu


In his fifth book, he quotes this ancient proverb: “He who ploughs the olive-grove, asks it for fruit; he who manures it, begs for fruit; he who lops it, forces it to yield fruit.” 	 I tena tusi i te lima, ne siki mai ne ia te tugapati i aso mua, penei: “A te tino telā e fakamalū ne ia te fatoaga olive, e akai ke maua ne ia a fuagalakau; a ia telā faka-kaiao ne ia te fatoaga, e manako ke ‵fua mai a fuagalakau; a ko ia telā e velevele ne ia te fatoaga, e taumafai malosi ke ‵fua mai a fuagalakau.


And call no one on earth your father; for one is your Father, who is in heaven.”—Matthew 23:1-10, New Catholic Edition of the Holy Bible. 	 Ke mo a foki koutou e fakaigoa ne koutou se tino e tokotasi i te lalolagi nei ki te ‘Tamana,’ me e tokotasi fua te otou Tamana telā i te lagi.”—Mataio 23:1-10.


(Exodus 14:21-31; 19:16-19) They were not performed in secret, away from the eyes of the public. 	 (Esoto 14:21-31; 19:16-19) Ne seki fai ‵funa a mea konā mai i mata o tino.


14 Jesus delighted in doing his heavenly Father’s will and in talking to others about God. 	 14 Ne fiafia lasi a Iesu i te faiga o te loto o tena Tamana faka-te-lagi i te faipati atu ki nisi tino e uiga ki te Atua.


(Song of Solomon 7:13) While the Bible does not reveal Rachel’s motive for the exchange, she may have thought that the mandrakes would help her conceive and end her reproach of being barren. 	 (Pese a Solomona 7:13) E ui eiloa e se fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu a lagonaga ‵tonu o Lasela, e se taumate ne manatu aka a ia me ka fesoasoani atu a manutalake ke mafai o faitama a ia kae ke fakagata atu ei tena masiasi ona ko te sē afu.


When Jesus gave his disciples the assignment to preach the good news worldwide, he knew that he was sending them into a hazardous environment, one dominated by Satan and the spirit of the world. 	 I te taimi ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko te tofiga ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei ki te lalolagi kātoa, ne iloa ne ia me ka uga atu ne ia latou ki se koga fakamataku, se koga telā e pule atu ki ei a Satani mo te agaga o te lalolagi.


Can you do more to prepare to participate? 	 E mata, e mafai ne koe o fai a mea e uke atu o fakatoka ke fai se tusaga i ei?


Concerning what matters did they pray? 	 Ne a vaegā mea ne ‵talo atu latou e uiga ki ei?


Ezekiel willingly acted out a siege against Jerusalem 	 Ne loto fiafia eiloa a Esekielu o ta i luga o te puliki a te ata o te ‵fa‵kai o Ielusalema kae fakaasi atu a te auala ka nikoi ei a Ielusalema


We have a capacity to learn from the past, to plan for the future, and to look for a purpose in our life. 	 E mafai ne tatou o tauloto mai mea ko ‵teka, palani mō te taimi mai mua, kae ‵sala ke maua se mea aoga i ‵tou olaga.


You may see faithful widows or widowers who are “never missing” from the meetings. 	 Kāti e lavea ne koe i ei a nisi fāfine io me ko tāgata fakamaoni kolā ko ‵mate olotou avaga “e seki tiaki eiloa” ne latou a fakatasiga.


3 Needless to say, this world places undue importance on ‘love of pleasure.’ (2 Tim. 3:4) Its emphasis on having a good time can be a threat to our spirituality. 	 3 E pelā mo te masani, e fakatāua ne te lalolagi tenei a te ‘fia‵fia ki fakafiafiaga.’ (2 Timoteo 3:4) A te fakatāua ne tatou o fakafiafiaga e mafai o fakamataku ki ‵tou feitu faka-te-agaga.


Instead, they said of their own free will: “All that Jehovah has spoken we are willing to do.” 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fai mai latou mo olotou loto kātoa: “Ka fai ne matou a mea katoa kolā ne faipati mai ei te Aliki [Ieova].”


(John 13:34, 35) What was new about this commandment? 	 (Ioane 13:34, 35) Se a te mea fou e uiga ki te fakatonuga tenei?


He says, “It was the best decision I ever made.” 	 Ana muna, “Tenei eiloa te ‵toe fakaikuga ‵lei ne fai ne au.”


Some think that having more money will make their future secure, but in truth, money is a very uncertain refuge. 	 E mafau‵fau a nisi tino me ka tokagamalie olotou olaga i aso mai mua māfai e uke olotou tupe, kae ko te tonuga loa, e se mautinoa te aogā o te fakalagolago atu ki tupe.


However, do we really have a choice in what we do? 	 Kae e mata, e mafai eiloa o fai ‵tou filifiliga i ‵tou mea e fai?


The glamour of materialism, the seduction of immorality, the attractiveness of prominence, the flattering appeal of “me first,” and the magnetism of nationalism—these are all traps of Satan and must be identified as such. 	 E manako a ia ke ma‵nako malosi tatou ki kope, ke fia‵fia ki amioga sē ‵tau, ke ma‵nako ki tulaga ma‵luga, te manakoga fia sili “ko au e mua” i mea katoa, mo te loto fenua.


Concerning it, the Bible states: “Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” 	 Ne fai mai te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki mea konā, penei: “A te fakamatamata e iku ki te malaia, a te fiasili e iku ki te sē aogā.”


Jesus also pours out the coins of the money changers and overturns their tables. 	 Ne ‵ligi foki ne Iesu a tupe siliva a tino ‵fuli tupe kae ‵fuli olotou taipola ki lalo.


(Proverbs 4:10, 11) The key principles provided by Jehovah have a bearing on our relationship with him and with fellow humans, our worship, and our everyday lives. 	 (Faataoto 4:10, 11) A fakatakitakiga tāua kolā ne tuku mai ne Ieova e aogā ki ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ia penā foki loa mo tino, ‵tou tapuakiga, mo ‵tou olaga i aso katoa.


But I also knew that the poor man would have to pay what was missing out of his own pocket! 	 Kae ne iloa foki ne au me e ‵tau o ‵togi ne tou tagata ki ana tupe totino a te tupe telā ne galo!


For example, the Bible gives guidelines that contribute to good health, encourages moderation in all things, and warns against drunkenness and gluttony.—1 Corinthians 6:9, 10. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e tuku mai ne te Tusi Tapu a pati fakatonutonu kolā e maua ei ne tatou se olaga lei, e fakamalosi mai ke fai ne tatou a faka‵tauga lei i mea katoa, kae fakamasaua mai ke ‵kalo keatea mai te konā mo te gafula.—1 Kolinito 6:9,10.


The 60 years of Micah’s prophetic activity lie between those of Obadiah and Jonah, stretching from 777 B.C.E. to 717 B.C.E. All that Micah relates about himself is that he is “of [the village] Moresheth” and that Jehovah’s word occurred to him “in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, kings of Judah.” 	 A tausaga e 60 o te galuega fakapelofeta a Mika ne fai eiloa i te vā o taimi o Opetaia mo Iona, mai i te 777 T.L.M. ki te 717 T.L.M. A te mea e tasi fua telā ne taku mai ne Mika e uiga ki a ia me i a ia “se tagata mai te fa‵kai ko Moleseta” kae ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova ki a ia a mea katoa konei i “taimi ne tupu ei a Iotama, Aasa mo Hesekia i Iuta.”


As time passed, public taste for the classics waned, and they were replaced by lewd pantomime shows. 	 I te ‵tekaatuga o taimi, ne gasolo aka eiloa o se fia‵fia a tino ki te faiga o tala konā kae ne sui ki te faiga o tāga mo koniseti ma‵sei.


[Picture on page 21] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 9]


Conquer Pride With Humility 	 Ke Fakatakavale te Fakamatamata ne te Loto Maulalo


It is as if you are saying: ‘Jehovah, I want you to be my Master in every aspect of my life. 	 E pelā me fai atu koe ki a Ieova: ‘Au e manako ke fai koe mo fai toku Matai.


(Read Ephesians 2:1-3; Titus 3:3.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 2:1-3; Tito 3:3.)


Associate Rulers 	 Tino Kolā e Pule Fakatasi mo Keliso


(1 Samuel 22:1-4; John 19:25-27) Joseph gladly accepted this responsibility. 	 (1 Samuelu 22:1-4; Ioane 19:25-27) Ne talia mo te fiafia ne Iosefa te tiute tenei.


18 Blessings result from observing Jehovah’s laws and principles, as we read at Psalm 119:97-100: “How I do love your law! 	 18 E maua a fakamanuiaga mai te faka‵logo ki tulafono mo fakatakitakiga a Ieova, me e fai mai te Salamo 119:97-100: “Ko oko eiloa au i te fiafia ki tau tulafono!


Doubts can weaken our sense of urgency, influencing us to drift toward self-indulgence. 	 E mafai o faka‵tuka mai a manatu fakalotolotolua ki ‵tou matapula‵pula kae fakamalosi mai i ei ke fakama‵lie aka faeloa ‵tou manakoga.


Jehovah made a covenant with David, saying: “Your house and your kingdom will certainly be steadfast to time indefinite before you; your very throne will become one firmly established to time indefinite.”—2 Sam. 7:16. 	 A te fakasologa o tupu ka tumau eiloa i tou gafa.”—2 Samuelu 7:16.


(Jeremiah 10:23; Romans 3:10, 23) If such a standard exists, where could it be found and what would it be like? 	 (Ielemia 10:23; Loma 3:10, 23) Kafai e mafai o maua se vaegā tulafono penā, tefea te koga e maua mai i ei kae ka fai foki pefea te tulafono tenā?


Of more value than gold or silver is the treasure found in the Bible 	 E sili atu te tāua a koloa kolā e maua i te Tusi Tapu i lō aulo mo siliva


9 Another example of something useful that can become a valueless thing is secular education. 	 9 A te suā mea aogā telā e mafai o fai pelā me se mea se aogā ko akoakoga faka-te-lalolagi.


Jesus denounced the scribes and Pharisees as hypocrites and told them: “You resemble whitewashed graves, which outwardly indeed appear beautiful but inside are full of dead men’s bones and of every sort of uncleanness.” 	 Ne taku fakamasei ne Iesu a faiakoga o te Tulafono mo Falesaio e pelā me ne tino ‵loi kae fai atu ki a latou: “A koutou e ‵pau eiloa mo ne tanuga ne faka‵kena ke ‵gali mai tua, ka ko loto e ‵fonu i ivi o tino ‵mate mo mea ma‵sei.”


God Arranges to Deliver Mankind 	 Te Fakatokaga a te Atua ke Faka‵sao ei a Tino


She was clearly a spiritually strong woman with her own firm faith in Jehovah. 	 Ne malosi ‵lei a ia i te feitu faka-te-agaga ona ko te malosi o tena fakatuanaki ki a Ieova.


True, at times we will get tired. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o kufaki tatou ke oko atu ki te gataga.


JESUS set the perfect example of love. 	 NE TUKU mai ne Iesu te fakaakoakoga ‵lei katoatoa o te alofa.


So responsible brothers approached him again with more information. 	 Tela la, ne toe olo atu a taina ki a ia mo nisi fakamatalaga.


Jesus will bring good government to mankind 	 Se a te foitino e toe foki mai ei a Keliso?


Three of David’s men forced their way into the city—then occupied by the Philistines—and brought back the water. 	 Ne taumafai eiloa a tāgata e tokotolu a Tavita o ulu ki loto i te fa‵kai telā ko nofoaki ne te kau Filisitia i te taimi tenā, kae puke mai ne latou ne vai mai i ei.


As disciples of Christ, do we not appreciate warnings that help us to guard against developing the selfish spirit so characteristic of this world, which can erode our love of neighbor? 	 E pelā me ne soko o Keliso, e mata, e se loto fakafetai tatou ki faka‵pulaga kolā e fesoasoani mai ke puipui tatou mai te atiakaga o se agaga kaimanako telā e lauiloa i te lalolagi tenei, telā e mafai o fakagalo aka i ei a ‵tou a‵lofa ki tuakoi?


Doing this involves a regular study of the Bible and Bible study aids provided through “the faithful and discreet slave.” 	 E aofia i te mea tenei a te faiga faeloa o sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e tuku mai e auala i “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”


On the other hand, there is a criminal entity ruling by fraud, violence, and murder. 	 Kae i te suā feitu, e isi se fakapotopotoga masei e pule mai e auala i uiga kai‵soa, amioga fakasaua, mo te tatino.


Actually, no human has lived for even “one day” from Jehovah’s point of view. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e seai eiloa se tino kai tumau i te ola i se “aso e tasi” mai i te kilokiloga a Ieova.


“Mature people” are not content to partake only of “milk.” 	 E se lotoma‵lie fua a “tino ma‵tua” ke inu faeloa latou ki “susu.”


However, during times of discouragement, she persevered in prayer, turning to Jehovah for his help. 	 Kae i taimi e loto vāivāi ei a ia, ne tumau eiloa a ia i te ‵talo, kae ‵fuli atu ki a Ieova mō se fesoasoani.


21 Jesus said that if we were to put any human before him, we would not be worthy of him. 	 21 Ne fai mai a Iesu me kafai e fakamuamua ne tatou se tino i lō o ia, ka se aoga eiloa tatou mō ia.


You Can Remain Modest Under Test, Jan. 	 E Mafai ne Koe o Tumau i te Uiga Agamalu Mai Lalo i Tofotofoga, Ianu.


5 Those laws revealed much about Jehovah, particularly his love for his people. 	 5 Ne fakaasi mai i tulafono konā a mea e uke e uiga ki a Ieova, maise eiloa tena alofa ki ana tino.


Rather than being frustrated or disappointed, we find ourselves drawn ever closer to Jehovah, our loving Father, as we immerse ourselves in doing his will. 	 I lō te mata kaitaua io me sē fiafia, ka gasolo aka eiloa o ‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova, te ‵tou Tamana alofa, māfai e ‵saga atu tatou o fai tena loto.


To what might we liken the effect of God’s blessing on our efforts? 	 E fakatusa ne tatou ki te a, a fakamanuiaga a te Atua ona ko ‵tou taumafaiga?


DANIEL—FAITHFUL AND OBEDIENT IN A WICKED CITY 	 TANIELU—FAKAMAONI KAE FAKALOGO I SE FAKAI MASEI


17 If we notice that a fellow worshipper of Jehovah is in need of comfort, we can mention him or her in our private prayers. 	 17 Kafai e lavea atu ne tatou me e isi se ‵tou taina talitonu ki a Ieova e manakogina ne ia se fakamafanafanaga, e mafai ne tatou o taku a tena igoa mo tena fakalavelave i ‵tou ‵talo totino.


(1 John 2:18, 19; 2 John 7) A man named Diotrephes was spreading “malicious talk” about the apostle John and others, was refusing to extend hospitality to traveling Christians, and was trying to persuade others to follow his example. 	 (1 Ioa. 2:18, 19; 2 Ioa. 7) E isi se tagata e igoa ki a Siofilisi ne fakasalalau ne ia a “pati ma‵sei” e uiga ki te apositolo ko Ioane mo nisi tino, ne ita fitifiti ma talimalo ne ia a Kelisiano faima‵laga, kae taumafai o fakamalosi atu ki nisi tino ke fakaakoako atu ki a ia. (3 Ioa.


The Bible is the most reliable book on this subject, and it contains a record of the prayers of many faithful men and women. 	 A te Tusi Tapu ko te ‵toe tusi fakatuagagina i te mataupu tenei, kae e aofia i ei a ‵talo e uke a tagata mo fafine fakamaoni e tokouke.


The glorified anointed ones are the secondary part of the “seed.” 	 A te kau fakaekegina ‵malu ko te lua o vaega o te “fanau.”


However, it does say that “great earthquakes” will occur “in one place after another,” making them one of the notable features of this momentous period of history.—Mark 13:8; Luke 21:11. 	 Kae e fai mai me ka oko mai a “mafuie faka‵mataku” i “koga katoa” io me mai te suā koga ki te suā koga, telā e fai ei pelā me se vaega tu ‵kese e tasi o te vaitaimi tāua tenei i tala fakasolopito.—Maleko 13:8; Luka 21:11.


15 Moses allowed the actions of others to distract him from keeping his eyes fixed on Jehovah. 	 15 Ne talia ne Mose a faifaiga a nisi tino ke fakalavelave atu ki tena kilo tonu atu ki a Ieova.


It would be wisdom on their part to do so. 	 Se faiga poto eiloa ke fai latou penā.


They may need our empathy and support for a long time. 	 Kāti e ma‵nako latou ki ‵tou loto malamalama mo te ‵lago atu i se taimi tai leva.


[Picture on page 30] We must faithfully follow the Anointed One of Jehovah 	 E ‵tau o tau‵tali atu tatou mo te fakamaoni ki te Tino Fakaekegina a Ieova


That correct perspective is important if we are to keep our eyes on this big issue and take our stand for Jehovah’s righteous rule. 	 A te kilokiloga tonu tenā e tāua eiloa māfai e tumau tatou i te ‵kilo atu ki te mataupu tāua tenei kae puke ‵mautakitaki ki ‵tou tulaga i te pulega amiotonu a Ieova.


To live a purposeful and satisfying life. 	 Ke ola i se olaga aoga kae fakamalie loto.


Based on that, we discuss in detail how much we can spend.” 	 O na ko mea konā, e sau‵tala eiloa māua ki te aofaki e mafai o fakamāumāu ne māua.”


Our faith increases as our knowledge grows.—John 3:16 	 E gasolo o lasi ‵tou fakatuanaki māfai e gasolo ki mua a ‵tou iloa.—Ioa. 3:16


When would Jesus and the apostles have had the last Passover meal, and what happened later that day? 	 Ko te taimi fea ne fai ei ne Iesu mo te kau apositolo a te ‵toe ‵kaiga o te Paseka, kae se a te mea ne tupu fakamuli ifo i te aso eiloa tenā?


When Fear of God Lapsed 	 Kafai ko Gasolo o Galo te Mataku ki te Atua


This is also in harmony with the advice at Proverbs 22:3, quoted earlier. 	 E fetaui foki te mea tenā mo te fakatakitakiga i te Faataoto 22:3 telā ne siki muamua mai.


23 Like God’s prophets of old, Christians expect to be reproached, persecuted, and lyingly spoken against—all “for righteousness’ sake.” 	 23 E pelā mo pelofeta mua a te Atua, e ‵tau o iloa ne Kelisiano me ka muna maseigina, fakasauagina, kae ka ‵ti atu a mea ma‵sei katoa ki a latou—ona ko “te amiotonu.”


(Zephaniah 2:3) The will of God is that “all sorts of men should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth,” says the apostle Paul.—1 Timothy 2:4. 	 (Sefanaia 2:3) Ko te loto eiloa o te Atua “ke ola tino katoa, ka ke iloa foki ne latou te munatonu,” ko pati a te apositolo ko Paulo.—1 Timoteo 2:4.


How is Abram’s example helpful to Christians who might become involved in a financial dispute? 	 A te fakaikuga a Lota ke olo atu ki konā ne fai fakamuli ei tena kāiga ke fanoa‵noa malosi.


Instead, they “forsook their own proper dwelling place” in heaven to have sexual relations with the beautiful women on earth. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne tiakina olotou ‘koga ga‵lue’ i te lagi ko te mea ke ‵moe latou mo fāfine mata‵gali i te lalolagi.


21 Roman, a 40-year-old businessman in Poland, has always had respect for the Word of God. 	 21 A Roman, se tagata faipisinisi i Polani telā ko 40 ana tausaga, ne āva faeloa ki te Muna a te Atua.


This article will consider the first two aspects. 	 Ka mafau‵fau tatou i te mataupu tenei ki vaega muamua e lua o te ‵tou galuega.


What are some Bible examples of fleeing? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei?


(John 14:26) Happily, we can have access to it whenever we need it—24 hours a day. 	 (Ioa. 14:26) Se mea fakafiafia, me mafai fua o maua ne tatou i so se taimi e ma‵nako tatou ki ei—i te 24 itula i te aso.


“Faith is . . . the evident demonstration of realities that are not seen.”—HEB. 	 “A te fakatuanaki . . . ko te fakaasiga manino o mea ‵tonu kolā e se lavea ki mata.”—EPE.


12. What did Abram do while living in Haran? 12 It is interesting to note that while in Haran, Abram ‘accumulated goods.’ 	 12 Se mea ‵lei ke masaua ne tatou me i te taimi ne ‵nofo ei i Halana, ne momea aka te uke o kope o Apelamo.


How did Hezekiah, Isaiah, Micah, and the princes of Jerusalem prove to be fine shepherds in the eighth century B.C.E.? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Hesekia, Isaia, Mika, mo pelenise o Ielusalema i a latou ne tausi mamoe ‵lei i te valu senitenali T.L.M.?


The same was true respecting Jesus’ day. 	 E penā foki loa i aso o Iesu.


16. (a) How should we deal with false friends, false accusers, and false brothers? (b) How do you show that you refuse to compromise your beliefs at home, at school, or at work? 	 16. (a) E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou faifaiga ki taugasoa ‵loi, tino fai ‵losiga ‵se, mo taina ‵loi? (e) E fakaasi atu pefea ne koe me e ita fitifiti koe ma gutugutulua ki ou talitonuga i te fale, i te akoga, io me ko te galuega?


The prophet Ezekiel confirmed this. 	 Ne fakamaoni mai foki ne te pelofeta ko Esekielu a te mea tenei.


Still, we can preserve the peace of the Christ in our hearts. 	 Kae koi mafai eiloa ne tatou o fakatumau a te filemu o Keliso i ‵tou loto.


What do we conclude from these four resurrection accounts? 	 Ne a mea ko iloa ne tatou mai tala e fa konei e uiga ki te fakatūga o tino ‵mate?


(Read Psalm 131:1-3.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 131:1-3.)


20 A human father, although comparatively “wicked” because of inherited sin, has natural affection for his offspring. 	 20 E tiga eiloa e mafai o taku se tamana e pelā me e “masei” ona ko tena tulaga agasala, kae e isi eiloa se alofa i a ia ki ana fanau.


In addition, the branch had decided that the territory could support only about 200 pioneers, who worked in isolated territories rather than with congregations. 	 E se gata i ei, ko oti ne fai mai te ofisa i te laumua me mafai fua o fakaga‵lue e 200 paenia kae ka ga‵lue i koga talai ‵mao kae ko sē ga‵lue fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga.


9. (a) What can help us to grow spiritually? (b) What examples of spiritual people will we consider? 	 9. (a) Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke ga‵solo tatou ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga? (e) Ne a fakaakoakoga a tino faka-te-agaga ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


15 Forgive freely. 	 15 Ke loto fakamagalo.


But it would be a mistake to think so. 	 Kae se mea fakamataku ke talitonu penā.


As Epaphras prayed that the Colossians have “firm conviction in all the will of God,” do the same. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te ‵talo a Epafala e uiga ki te kau Kolose ke ‘tuku atu foki katoatoa otou loto o fai te loto o te Atua,’ ke penā foki loa te ‵tou ‵talo.


Tithing and the Law 	 Te Tasi-Vae-Sefulu mo te Tulafono


In those cherubs, Abel saw a kind of loyalty and obedience to Jehovah that he could not find in his own family. 	 Ne lavea foki ne Apelu i kelupi konā e a‵lofa fakamaoni kae faka‵logo ki a Ieova, kae e se penā loa a tino i tena kāiga.


What is the pure language, and how do we “speak” it? 	 Se a te ‵gana ‵ma, kae se a te auala e “faipati” atu ei ne tatou?


The Bible portrays Jacob as a man of faith. 	 E fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu a Iakopo e pelā me se tagata fakatuanaki.


Still, certain divine requirements remained for Christians. 	 Kae, ne isi eiloa ne fakatonuga mai te Atua e ‵tau o tausi ne Kelisiano.


(Psalm 119:105) If we want to keep on displaying “the fruitage of the light” through “every sort of goodness,” we must consistently take advantage of spiritual light that is found in God’s Word, is carefully examined in Christian publications, and is regularly discussed at our meetings for worship. 	 (Salamo 119:105) Kafai e ma‵nako tatou ke tumau i te fakaasiatuga o “fua o te mainaga” e auala i “mea ‵lei katoa,” e ‵tau o tumau faeloa tatou i te mafaufau ‵mafa ki te mainaga faka-te-agaga telā e maua i loto i te Muna a te Atua, kae e fakamatala faka‵lei mai i loto i tusi faka-Kelisiano kae sautala faeloa ki ei i ‵tou fakatasiga mo tapuakiga.


“Have I not written you heretofore with counselings and knowledge, to show you the truthfulness of true sayings, so as to return sayings that are the truth?”—PROVERBS 22:20, 21. 	 “Ko oti ne tusi ne au mō koe . . . , ne manatu fakatonutonu [kol e tau o tauloto ne koe. Ka fakaasi atu foki ki a koe a te uiga tonu o te muna tonu . . . , kae ka foki mai eiloa koe mo te tali telā e tonu kātoatoa.”—FAATAOTO 22:20, 21.


He encouraged this religious congregation to intensify their efforts in promoting good moral standards among families and in the education of adults through their literacy programs. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki te kau lotu konei ke momea aka olotou taumafaiga ke fakatumau a amioga ‵lei i loto i kāiga pelā foki mo te faiga o akoga a tino ma‵tua ke iloa ne latou o fai‵tau kae tusitusi.


Regardless of the method or methods you would like to use, please first contact the branch office that serves your branch territory to see which avenues are available. 	 Faitalia me se a te auala e fakaaoga ne koe, fesokotaki muamua ki te ofisa lagolago telā e nofo tou fenua mai lalo i ei me ne a auala e mafai o fakaaoga i tou fenua.


After all, at that very moment, his father is working to provide for the entire family. 	 I te taimi eiloa tenā, e galue tena tamana ke tausi atu ki te kāiga kātoa.


How can parents imitate Jesus’ example in teaching? 	 E mafai pefea ne mātua o tau‵tali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu i te akoako atu?


Why must we have complete confidence in God’s Word? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te Muna a te Atua?


Basically, there is no distinction between what is just and what is right. 	 Kae e seai eiloa se ‵kese i te va o te fai mea tonu mo te mea tonu.


3 To know God’s name involves much more than merely being acquainted with the word “Jehovah.” 	 3 E uke ‵ki eiloa a mea e aofia i te iloa o te igoa o te Atua i lō te masani fua ki te pati “Ieova.”


The most important one, of course, is that of Jesus. 	 A te ‵toe mea tāua, ko te toetuga o Iesu.


How do we keep pace with Jehovah’s organization? 	 E mafai pefea o tumau tatou i te ga‵sue tasi mo te fakapotopotoga a Ieova?


(James 4:8) Many have no interest in doing so. 	 (Iakopo 4:8) E tokouke a tino e se ma‵nako ke fai penā.


For instance, Gospel writer Luke relates that people in Jesus’ hometown “began . . . to marvel at the winsome words proceeding out of his mouth.” 	 E pelā mo te tino tusi Evagelia ko Luka, ne fakamatala mai ne ia me i tino i te fa‵kai o Iesu “ne ofo latou i pati ‵lei ne faipati ne ia.”


Certain individuals find a prospective mate on the Internet and rush into what proves to be a very unhappy marriage. 	 E maua ne se tino sena famau i te itaneti kae fai fakavave ne ia se mea telā ka iku atu ei ki se olaga avaga sē fakafiafia.


THE apostle Paul likened our life as Christians to that of soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat. 	 NE FAKATUSA ne te apositolo ko Paulo a ‵tou olaga e pelā me ne Kelisiano ki olaga o sotia kolā e aofia i se taua.


What happened because Nehemiah prayed and acted in faith? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu me ne ‵talo atu a Neemia kae gasuesue foki i te fakatuanaki?


“My parents repeatedly told me that they were highly displeased with me and that I was letting them down. 	 “Ne fakaasi ‵soko mai ne oku mātua te lā sē fia‵fia ki a au kae ne mafau‵fau laua me i a au e fia fulitua atu ki a laua.


As one wife put it, “once we do start talking again, we never discuss the problem.” 	 E pelā mo pati a se fafine avaga e tokotasi, “kafai ko toe fai‵pati maua e se sautala lele eiloa maua ki te fakalavelave tenā.”


Our parents urged us children to hide as soon as we saw warplanes flying overhead. 	 Ne fai mai omotou mātua ke ‵muni matou māfai e lavea ne matou a vakalele tau e eva mai i luga.


Since we are united as “members belonging to one another,” we certainly should not be devious or deliberately try to mislead our fellow worshippers, for that is the same as lying to them. 	 Ona ko te mea ko ‵kau fakatasi tatou e pelā me “ko tasi katoa tatou,” e se ‵tau eiloa mo tatou o fai togafiti io me taumafai tonu o takitaki ‵se a ‵tou taina tapuaki, me e ‵pau eiloa te mea tenā mo te ‵loi atu ki a latou.


Its gravitational pull allows the earth to orbit at a distance of 93 million miles [150 million km] without drifting away or being sucked in. 	 A te malosi o tena maneta e fai i ei ke mafai ne te lalolagi, telā e 93 miliona maila tena ‵mao mai i ei, o malaga fakatamilomilo i ei e aunoa mo te ‵to ki tua io me ki loto o tena auala masani.


How can we avoid developing an independent spirit? 	 E ‵kalo keatea pefea tatou mai te atiakaga o se uiga fia tu tokotasi?


(Luke 1:3) Nearly 60 percent of the material in Luke’s Gospel is unique. 	 (Luka 1:3) E toeitiiti ko katoa te 60 pasene o fakamatalaga i te Evagelia a Luka e se aofia i nisi Evagelia aka.


As we cultivate that kind of love and display it in our ministry, we experience not only the joy of giving but also the satisfaction of knowing that we imitate Jesus and please Jehovah. 	 I te taimi e ati aka ei ne tatou a te vaegā alofa tenā kae fakaasi atu i te ‵tou galuega talai, e se maua fua ne tatou a te fiafia o te tuku atu o mea kae e maua foki a te lotomalie i te iloa atu me e fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Iesu kae fakafiafia atu foki ki a Ieova.


“I Have Approved You” 	 “Ko Oko Eiloa i Toku Fiafia ki a Koe”


Did these things move Israel to repent? 	 E mata, ne sala‵mo a tino Isalaelu ona ko mea konei?


An Australian sister was moved by a Watchtower study article in the issue of December 15, 2013, that dealt with the meaning of the Passover. 	 Ne otia se tuagane Ausetalia i se mataupu i Te Faleleoleo Maluga i a Tesema 15, 2013, telā e fakamatala mai ei te uiga o te Paseka.


For my yoke is kindly and my load is light.” 	 Me amogofie taku amoga, kae māmā foki.”


There are now many opportunities for them to expand their ministry by pioneering, moving to where the need is greater, working with the Local Design/Construction program, and applying for the School for Kingdom Evangelizers. 	 Ko uke ‵ki nei a avanoaga ke fakalauefa atu te lotou taviniga mai te paenia, olo atu ki koga kolā e manakogina malosi i ei te galuega, ga‵lue fakatasi mo te kau i galuega fakatu‵tu, io me ‵kau atu ki te Akoga mō Tino Talai o te Malo.


And does the Bible urge Christians to observe a Sabbath day each week? 	 Kae e mata, e fakamalosi atu te Tusi Tapu ke tausi ne Kelisiano a te aso o te Sapati i vaiaso takitasi?


One meaning of the Greek verb translated “to look after” is “to visit.” 	 E tasi te uiga o te veape Eleni telā e ‵fuli ki te “tausi” ko te “āsi atu.”


(Matthew 21:43) Jehovah arranged for something far grander—the public service performed by Jesus, the great High Priest. 	 (Mataio 21:43) Ne fakatoka ne Ieova se mea telā e sili atu tena tāua—ko te taviniga mō tino katoa telā ne fai ne Iesu, te ‵toe Faitaulaga Sili.


“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort.”—2 COR. 1:3. 	 “Ke fakafetai tatou ki te Atua te Tamana o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso, ko te Tamana telā e alofa mai ki a tatou, ko ia foki ko te Atua o fakamafanafanaga katoa.”—2 KOLINITO 1:3.


The Greek word translated “easily entangles” appears only once in the Bible, in this verse. 	 A te pati Eleni telā ne ‵fuli ki te “‵piki ‵mau ki luga i a tatou;” e sae fakatasi fua i te Tusi Tapu, i te fuaiupu tenei.


(Exodus 31:16, 17; Hebrews 9:15) At Psalm 90:2 and elsewhere in the Hebrew Scriptures, though, “time indefinite” means “eternal.” 	 (Esoto 31:16, 17; Epelu 9:15) Kae i te Salamo mataupu e 90:2 mo nisi tusi siki aka i Tusitusiga Epelu, e fakauiga te pati i ei ki “te se-gata-mai.”


(Matthew 10:12, 13) The Hebrew greeting and the corresponding term in Biblical Greek both convey the thought ‘May it go well with you.’ 	 (Mataio 10:12, 13) A te pati fakatalofa i te ‵gana Epelu mo te tugāpati telā e fetaui ‵lei i te Tusi Tapu Eleni e fakaasi kātoa mai i ei a te manatu tenei ‘Ke fanofano ‵lei faeloa au mea.’


We have also benefited from guidance regarding our dress and grooming, choosing wholesome entertainment, and deciding on the appropriate amount of education. 	 Ko oti foki ne maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai i fakatakitakiga e uiga ki ‵tou gatu mo teuga, te filifiliga o fakafiafiaga ‵lei, mo te fakaikuga e uiga ki akoakoga.


The standard edition of the New World Translation is equipped with cross-references and a “Table of the Books of the Bible” that provides the name of the writer, the place written, and the time period covered. 	 E maua eiloa i te lomiga masani o te New World Translation se fakasologa o tusi siki fakaopoopo mo “Te Fakasologa o Tusi o te Tusi Tapu” telā e fakaasi mai i ei te igoa o te tino ne tusi ne ia, te koga telā ne tusi ei te tusi, mo te leva o te vaitaimi e faipati ki ei i te tusi tenā.


First, the disciples will hear of wars, earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in one place after another. 	 Muamua la, e ‵tau o ‵logo a soko o Iesu i tala o taua, mafuie, oge mo famai i koga kese‵kese katoa.


Since “the heavens are higher than the earth,” the abasement of exalted things is at times represented by their being “thrown down from heaven to earth.” 	 Ona ko “te lagi e maluga atu i te lalolagi,” a te fakamalaloga o mea ma‵luga e fakasino atu i nisi taimi ki te lotou “‵pei ifo mai te lagi ki te lalolagi.”


Jesus’ disciples would need to overcome those feelings. 	 Ne ‵tau o manumalo a soko o Iesu i vaegā lagonaga penā.


Such self-examination may help us make improvements in accepting and appreciating our international brotherhood. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani mai a vaegā iloiloga penā ke fai ne tatou a faka‵leiga ki te talia mo te fakaasi atu o te amanaia ki ‵tou taina tali‵tonu i te lalolagi kātoa.


At the foot of lofty mountain ranges, we found many humble Urdu-speaking villagers who thirsted for Bible truth. 	 I te vae e tasi o se mauga maluga ‵ki, ne maua i ei ne māua i konā a tino loto maulalo kolā e fai‵pati ki te ‵gana Urdu kolā ne fia‵kai ki te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu.


Think, for example, of Sarah’s initial reaction when Abraham informed her of God’s direction to leave Ur. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ke mafaufau ki faifaiga a Sala i te taimi ne fakailoa atu ei ne Apelaamo ki ia a te fakatonuga a te Atua ke tiakina a Ulo.


His shed blood was to be the basis of “a new covenant” for spirit-anointed disciples, who would rule as kings and priests with him in heaven.—Jeremiah 31:31-33; John 14:2, 3; 2 Corinthians 5:5; Revelation 1:5, 6; 5:9, 10; 20:4, 6. 	 A tena toto telā ne maligi ko te fakavae o te “feagaiga fou” mō soko fakaekegina kolā ka pule fakatasi mai mo Iesu e pelā me ne tupu io me ne faitaulaga i te lagi.—Ielemia 31:31-33; Ioane 14:2, 3; 2 Kolinito 5:5; Fakaasiga 1:5, 6; 5:9, 10; 20:4, 6.


By their being sent into captivity, their baldness is to be broadened out “like that of the eagle”—apparently a type of vulture that has only a few soft hairs on its head. 	 Ona ko te lotou avega fakapagota, ne ‵tau o ‵kati ‵kila olotou ulu e pelā “me ne manu ko aeto”—se vaegā manu telā e se uke a fulufulu i tena ulu.


(Revelation 7:9; John 10:16) These “other sheep” can be termed “envoys” of God’s Kingdom. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9; Ioane 10:6) E mafai o taku a “nisi mamoe” konei e pelā me ne “avefekau” o te Malo o te Atua.


You might occasionally want to help congregations to preach in seldom worked territory. 	 Kāti e manako koe o fesoasoani atu ki fakapotopotoga ke talai atu i koga kolā e se galue ‵soko i ei.