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From what evil are the righteous taken away?

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The righteous are taken away from an evil nature, sin, unbelief, and the trials of this present world.

The evil from which the righteous are taken includes various forms. Firstly, they are removed from their sinful nature that remains within, as detailed in John 3, where the need for being born again is affirmed. Secondly, they are taken away from sin itself—death is the ultimate deliverance from its presence. Thirdly, the righteous are rescued from the evil of unbelief, which remains a constant struggle even in the life of believers. Finally, they are taken away from all the afflictions and pain of the present world, with heaven described in terms of what is absent: no tears, no pain, and no death. The culmination of this redemptive work underscores the glorious hope and future awaiting the righteous.
Scripture References: John 3:7, Revelation 21:4

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