Can saints donate blood and receive blood transfusions?
Contrary to what many may believe, there is no biblical principle or Law that is against giving blood or receiving a blood transfusion. Today, many people store their own blood before the birth of a child or for other medical treatment they are planning to have. If the individual’s Faith is such that they wish to do this then “let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” (Rom. 14:5) The bible says “for all men have not faith.” I encourage the saints of God to rely on God for everything. Receiving a blood transfusion should not be classified as eating blood as some Jehovah witnesses may believe. “Eating” blood is putting it into ones mouth and that is what the Apostles commanded the Gentiles to abstain from in the 15th Chapter of Acts (blood transfusions were not done in the days of the Apostles and therefore could not have been what the Apostle was speaking about).
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