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What does the Bible say about living as a pilgrim?

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The Bible teaches that believers are strangers and pilgrims on the earth, indicating our temporary residence here and our ultimate longing for our eternal home with God.

In Scripture, particularly in Genesis 47, Jacob describes his life as a pilgrimage, highlighting that he is just passing through this world. This concept is echoed in Hebrews 11, where the faithful are described as seeking a better country, a heavenly one, indicating that believers should not become too attached to this world, which is temporary. Moreover, 1 Peter 2:11 emphasizes that believers are to conduct themselves as strangers and pilgrims, abstaining from fleshly lusts, as these desires war against the soul. The life of faith involves an understanding that our true citizenship is in heaven, and we should live accordingly, seeking things above, as stated in Colossians 3:1-2.
Scripture References: Genesis 47:7-10, Hebrews 11:8-16, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:1-2

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