We belong to the Lord

The Lord Jesus Christ has paid a high price for our ransom through His death on the cross, suffering all kinds of ailments and abuse for love of us and that price makes us property of Him. Let us remember when the apostle Paul said: “the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave” (1 Corinthians 7:22 part b).

This profound truth should shape the way we see our identity and our purpose. Many people spend their whole lives trying to find meaning in their achievements, possessions, or the approval of others. But Scripture teaches us that our true value is found in belonging to Christ. He did not save us halfway or partially; He purchased us completely, and that purchase came at the cost of His precious blood. Therefore, the believer’s life must reflect gratitude, reverence, and submission to the One who gave everything for our redemption.

The apostle Paul writing to the Romans gave them to understand that within the church there were people who did one thing in one way and others in a different way, however, this gave them reason to judge each other because Christ had died and resurrected by all of them. This tendency to judge our brothers because they think differently on secondary issues is not something new; it has existed since the earliest days of the church. Believers often forget that not everyone grows at the same pace nor comes from the same background. For that reason, the apostle writes to the Romans urging them to stop arguing about futile matters and to remember the greater truth that unites them.

Pablo wrote to them:

7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.

8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

9 For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

Romans 14:7-9

What we must understand is that all of us live for Christ, we no longer live for ourselves, and that is why we often forget this. The world constantly pushes us to pursue our own desires, to defend our personal opinions, and to place ourselves at the center of everything. However, the Scriptures remind us that Christ is our Lord and Owner, and that our greatest call is to submit to His will. There are many other passages that reinforce this truth, showing that we are no longer our own but belong entirely to God. This should humble us and lead us to depend daily on His grace.

Living for the Lord means considering His glory in every decision we make. It means seeking His wisdom, honoring Him in our relationships, and cultivating humility toward our brothers and sisters. When we remember that Christ died and rose again to be Lord over our lives, it becomes easier to lay aside pride, envy, and unnecessary arguments. Instead of judging others for minor differences, we focus on loving them as Christ loved us.

Brothers, we belong to the Lord, and if we are of Him we have to live by His precepts, do everything possible to please Him. May we understand that this world is temporary, that this world perishes, but that we who are of the Lord stand for forever. Our hope is not in the present age but in the eternal kingdom prepared for those who love Him. Therefore, let us persevere in obedience, faith, and love, knowing that our lives have meaning because they are in the hands of the One who redeemed us.