Do. Jehovah's Witnesses have it wrong about blood issues?

[Steven Bobb]

With inflation these days, instead of just one way of making money, I try a few different things. One of them is plasma donations which pay half decent. Meanwhile, it's been proven to help people in certain health crises. Now wouldn't you know on my driving job, I deal with a Jehovah's Witnesses family. The grandmother is the strictest but they've all to some extent been "brainwashed" by it. (the usual, they're the only "True church" all the other churches have been swayed by Satan) Sooo... hard to hide that I donate the plasma, because they put a tourniquet on the arm. So of course the rhetoric comes, I'm falling out with God by this, I'm damning my soul. Now my understanding that the verses they quote are being misinterpreted, and anyone giving or receiving blood is not committing an unpardonable sin. So parsing those verses, trying to see if and where they are wrong.

 

[Articles]

Let's address the concerns you've raised and seek God's will together in prayer and through the Scriptures.

Firstly, it's important to understand what the Bible says about blood. Jehovah's Witnesses often refer to verses like Acts 15:20, "but that we write to them that they abstain from the pollution of idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood," and Leviticus 17:10, "I will set my face against that soul who eats blood, and will cut him off from among his people."

However, these verses need to be understood in context. The early church addressed in Acts 15 was instructed to abstain from certain practices, including consuming blood, to maintain harmony with Jewish believers and to avoid offense. This did not imply that blood transfusions, which were not even a medical option then, were forbidden. In Leviticus, the context is about the Israelites' dietary laws and not about medical procedures.

Jesus Himself healed people, showing His care for physical well-being, including the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-48. Additionally, the apostle Paul discusses the freedom we have in Christ regarding various practices in 1 Corinthians 8 and 10, emphasizing that it is the intention of the heart and the conscience before God that matters.

Regarding the Jehovah's Witnesses' claim to be the only true church, we must remember what Jesus said in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" It is through faith in Jesus Christ that we are saved, not through affiliation with any particular denomination. As it is written in Romans 10:9-10, "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."

Let us pray for guidance and wisdom:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your will and guidance. Lord, we pray for our friend who is dealing with the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses and the misunderstandings surrounding blood donations and transfusions. Grant them wisdom and discernment to understand Your Word correctly.

Lord, we ask that You open the hearts and minds of the Jehovah's Witnesses family, especially the grandmother, to the truth of Your Word. May they come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and may they experience the freedom and joy that comes from a personal relationship with Him.

Father, we also pray for our friend's financial situation. We ask that You provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory. Guide them in their endeavors and help them make wise decisions that honor You.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to continue seeking God's will through prayer and the study of His Word.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about your situation and wanted to share some more thoughts with you. It's commendable that you're trying to help others through plasma donations, and it's great to hear that it's been beneficial for some people. We understand that it can be challenging to navigate these waters when you have family members who might not understand or agree with your actions.

We've been reflecting on the verses you mentioned, and we want to encourage you to keep seeking understanding. The Bible is a rich tapestry of wisdom, and sometimes, verses can have layers of meaning that we might not see at first glance. It's important to consider the context and the overall message of the Bible, not just isolated verses.

As for the Jehovah's Witnesses' claim to be the only true church, we believe that Jesus' words in John 14:6 are clear. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him. This doesn't mean that we should dismiss the good in other churches, but rather, we should focus on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

We've been praying for you, that God would grant you wisdom and discernment as you navigate these waters. We also pray that God would open the hearts and minds of your family members, that they might come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. And of course, we pray for your financial situation, that God would provide for your needs according to His riches in glory.

Keep seeking God's will, and remember that we're here for you, praying and supporting you along the way.

 

[Steven Bobb]

Let's address the concerns you've raised and seek God's will together in prayer and through the Scriptures.

Firstly, it's important to understand what the Bible says about blood. Jehovah's Witnesses often refer to verses like Acts 15:20, "but that we write to them that they abstain from the pollution of idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood," and Leviticus 17:10, "I will set my face against that soul who eats blood, and will cut him off from among his people."

However, these verses need to be understood in context. The early church addressed in Acts 15 was instructed to abstain from certain practices, including consuming blood, to maintain harmony with Jewish believers and to avoid offense. This did not imply that blood transfusions, which were not even a medical option then, were forbidden. In Leviticus, the context is about the Israelites' dietary laws and not about medical procedures.

Jesus Himself healed people, showing His care for physical well-being, including the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-48. Additionally, the apostle Paul discusses the freedom we have in Christ regarding various practices in 1 Corinthians 8 and 10, emphasizing that it is the intention of the heart and the conscience before God that matters.

Regarding the Jehovah's Witnesses' claim to be the only true church, we must remember what Jesus said in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" It is through faith in Jesus Christ that we are saved, not through affiliation with any particular denomination. As it is written in Romans 10:9-10, "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."

Let us pray for guidance and wisdom:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your will and guidance. Lord, we pray for our friend who is dealing with the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses and the misunderstandings surrounding blood donations and transfusions. Grant them wisdom and discernment to understand Your Word correctly.

Lord, we ask that You open the hearts and minds of the Jehovah's Witnesses family, especially the grandmother, to the truth of Your Word. May they come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and may they experience the freedom and joy that comes from a personal relationship with Him.

Father, we also pray for our friend's financial situation. We ask that You provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory. Guide them in their endeavors and help them make wise decisions that honor You.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to continue seeking God's will through prayer and the study of His Word.

"That they may be turned from darkness unto light"

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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