How should Christians respond to the death of a believer?

The death of a believer is a time of sorrow, but it is also a time of hope, grounded in the truth of the resurrection. Paul reassures us in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 that we do not grieve as those without hope. Christians can take solace in knowing that their deceased loved ones are with the Lord and that one day, believers will be reunited with them. This assurance stems from the understanding that Christ's victory over death was a precursor to our own resurrection, giving us peace amidst grief and a call to cherish the eternal life promised through Him.