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I. THE LAW OF CHRIST'S SERVICE. Resistance unto blood.

1. This law is not an arbitrary enactment. It is because the strife is against sin, and sin is an evil so terrible and tremendous that we are to resist unto blood.

2. Christianity is distinguished by its estimate of sin: the character it gives to sin. The darkest death man can die is preferable to sin's power and penalty.

II. THE MOTIVE TO OBEDIENCE. Christ's own example. The argument is, Others before you, and, specifically, Christ Himself, have obeyed this law, fulfilled it in their blood, "Ye have not yet."

1. The law of Christ's service is a law obeyed in lower spheres of action. Love of freedom, love of country, love of friends, have proved stronger often than love of life. The Roman soldier swore to keep his eagles to the last drop of his blood, and history shows how nobly the oath was kept. Almost every year our hearts are thrilled by the story of men of our own name who have held honour and duty more sacred and precious than life and home.

2. The law of Christ's service has been obeyed by the good and noble of all ages.

3. Chief of all, the law of Christ's service is a law obeyed by Christ Himself.

(W. Perkins.)

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KJV: Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

WEB: You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin;