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What does the Bible say about being a stranger in a strange land?

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The Bible teaches that believers are pilgrims in a foreign land, feeling alienated from the world's values and systems.

Being a stranger in a strange land is a metaphor that captures the essence of the believer's experience in this world. In Exodus 18, Moses names his son Gershom, saying, 'I am a stranger in a strange land.' This reflects the reality of the Christian life; believers are indeed aliens and pilgrims, as stated in 1 Peter 2:11. This world, marked by sin and enmity towards God, is not our true home. Instead, our citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20), and we journey through this life acknowledging that we are merely passing through. Living in a fallen world, our values, priorities, and language differ from those who do not know Christ, making us feel distinct and often uncomfortable in society.
Scripture References: Exodus 18:2, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20

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