Likewise, Christ’s anointed followers, whose “citizenship exists in the heavens, ” view themselves as“ aliens and temporary residents ” in the present system of things.
(‏ يو ١٠ :‏ ١٦ ؛‏ ١٧ :‏ ١٦‏ )‏ رَغْمَ ذٰلِكَ ،‏ لَيْسَ شَعْبُ ٱللهِ دُونَ « بَيْتٍ » يَلُوذُونَ بِهِ .‏