3. Make medical decisions that please Jehovah

How can you make medical decisions that harmonize with God’s view? Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the importance of taking the steps that follow.

VIDEO: How to Make Health-Care Decisions Regarding Blood (5:47)

• Pray for wisdom.​—James 1:5.

• Research Bible principles and how they apply.​—Proverbs 13:16.

• Find out what options are available where you live.

• Identify which options are clearly unacceptable to you.

• Make sure your decision will leave you with a clean conscience.​—Acts 24:16.b

• Recognize that no one​—not even your spouse, an elder, or your Bible teacher—​should tell you what decision to make in matters of conscience.​—Romans 14:12.

• Put your decision in writing.

  

5. When blood fractions are involved

Blood has four main components​—red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. These components contain many smaller parts, called blood fractions.c Some fractions are used in medicines that help to fight diseases or help to stop bleeding.

When it comes to blood fractions, each Christian must make his own decision based on his Bible-trained conscience. Some may decide to refuse a medical treatment or procedure that involves blood fractions. Others may feel that their conscience allows them to accept fractions.

When making your decisions, consider this question:

• How would I explain to a doctor why I reject or accept the use of certain blood fractions?