For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. (Romans 14:8)
That is, we belong to Christ, for He is “Lord both of the dead and living” (v. 9). Whether weak in faith or strong, in life or death alike, we are responsible to the Lord, for we are His purchased possession (Acts 20:28; 1 Cor. 6:20; Eph. 1:14). What right have we to sit in judgment on anyone who belongs to Christ?