Although the faithful ones mentioned in Hebrews chapter 11 lived before the earthly sojourn of Jesus Christ, they nevertheless lived in harmony with what Jesus taught when he said: “He that is fond of his soul destroys it, but he that hates his soul in this world will safeguard it for everlasting life. ”
(‏ یوحنّا ۱۲ :‏ ۲۵‏ )‏ پس واضح است که محافظت و مراقبت یَهُوَه به مفهوم مصون نگاه داشتن ما از سختی‌ها و مصایب نیست .‏