As the Prophet puts it, each one was born and shapen in iniquity and conceived in sin.

(Psalm 51:5) They have been surrounded by conditions and influences that have induced wrong-doing.

A great many of these have not the power of resistance against evil; but during the reign of Messiah evil will be punished and righteousness rewarded, and evil influences restrained.

Then even those who are wicked and turn from unrighteousness to righteousness shall live and shall not die.

Of this God gives positive assurance through his Prophet .-- Ezekiel 18:27,28.
[569]As further proof that restoration blessings will begin with those living on the earth at the beginning of the Messianic reign, we cite the words of the prophet Job.