God is very much closed borders. From the nation of Israel as described in the Old Testament/Torah to Heaven itself(no sin/no unrepentant sinners/not forgiven by Christ permitted).
Yeah. . .about that word 'respect'. . .Bible/Torah says not to do it.
Old Testament - Respect not a man for a piece of bread he will transgress.
New Testament - Jesus is not a respecter of men.
Didn't know you were a Jehovah Witness. . .
1) The 144,000 are from that yet to be future in time, not an overall of history thing.
2) Good works don't save lest any man boasts.