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Why are believers described as strangers and pilgrims in the world?

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Believers are labeled as strangers and pilgrims because their true citizenship is in heaven, not on earth.

The imagery of believers as strangers and pilgrims conveys the idea that Christians do not belong to this world and that their ultimate hope and home are in heaven. This theme is richly illustrated in passages like Hebrews 11:13-16, where it is noted that the faithful acknowledged they were strangers on earth. This perspective calls believers to live distinctly from worldly values and practices, positioning them as representatives of God’s kingdom while they await their eternal inheritance. It also implies a sense of belonging to a community that shares the same values and truths as revealed in Scripture.
Scripture References: Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Peter 2:11

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