What does Romans 14:9 mean?

Romans 14:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 14:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

7For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

8For 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.

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

10But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

11For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

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