HOW CAN BLOOD SAVE YOUR LIFE?

ENJOY LIFE SAVED BY BLOOD

When we understand what God says about blood, we come to have the greatest respect for its lifesaving value.  The Scriptures describe Christ as the one who 'loves us and who loosed us from our sins by means of his own blood.'  (Revelation 1:5; John 3:16)  Yes, by means of Jesus' blood, we can gain full and lasting forgiveness of our sins. The apostle Paul wrote:  "Since we have  been declared righteous now by his blood, shall we be saved through him from wrath."  That is how lasting life can be saved by blood. -Romans 5:9; Hebrews 9:14. 

Jehovah God long ago gave assurance that by means of Christ 'all the families of the earth can bless themselves.' (Genesis 22:18) That blessing includes restoring the earth to a paradise.  Then believing mankind will no longer be afflicted with sickness, aging, or even death; they will enjoy blessings that far exceed the temporary aid medical personnel now offer us. We have this marvelous promise:  "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." -Revelation 21:4. 

How wise, then, for us to take to heart all off God's requirements!  That includes obeying his commands about blood, not missing it even in medical situations.  We thus will not live just for the moment. Rather, we will manifest our high regard for life, including our future prospect of everlasting life in human perfection. 

Next time: HOW CAN BLOOD SAVE YOUR LIFE?/JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES/THE SURGICAL/ETHICAL CHALLENGE 

From the Watchtower magazine