The Lord is far from the wicked - He is neither near to hear, nor near to help.
Compare John 9:31.
The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29. RC 275.1
Read in context »Believe ye receive the things ye ask for and ye shall have them. Come with humble heart, but presenting the promise. Then believe you do receive. The name, the all-prevailing name of our Saviour, is our assurance and our boldness. God presents Himself to us as a hearer of prayer. Keep on right ground with God, so that you may have the witness of the Spirit that you are one of His elect and faithful, trusting ones. TDG 22.3
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