Being a pilgrim means recognizing that this world is not our home and that our true citizenship is in heaven.
In Hebrews 11, the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Sarah exemplify what it means to be a pilgrim. They lived as strangers in a foreign land, looking forward to a city built by God. This understanding encourages Christians today to view their lives within the framework of eternity, knowing that their true inheritance awaits them in heaven. As pilgrims, believers are called to detach themselves from worldly attachments and seek those things which are above, as emphasized in Colossians 3:1-2. This perspective not only brings comfort during trials but instills hope and purpose in living out one's faith amidst a transient existence.
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