When a Christian abstains from blood, he is in effect expressing his faith that only the shed blood of Jesus Christ can truly redeem him and save his life. ​ — Ephesians 1: 7.
Kui kristlane hoidub verest, väljendab ta oma usku sellesse, et tegelikult võib ainult Jeesus Kristuse valatud veri ta vabaks osta ja talle elu tagada.