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What does the Bible say about being a stranger and pilgrim?

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The Bible describes believers as strangers and pilgrims, emphasizing their temporary residency in a world that is not their home.

The concept of believers as strangers and pilgrims is rooted in Scripture, with Job 19:13-19 illustrating the estrangement Job felt from those around him after he encountered God's grace. Similarly, Peter refers to Christians as 'strangers' in 1 Peter 1:1 and reiterates this in 1 Peter 2:11, indicating that they are foreigners in this world due to their new identity in Christ. This idea encapsulates the reality that Christians, while living in this world, have their true citizenship in heaven, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of seeking a better country (Hebrews 11:13-16).
Scripture References: Job 19:13-19, 1 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 11:13-16

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