#[John 15:5; John 15:1-8; Galatians 2:20]# Miriam Mollering emphasizes that abiding in Christ, the vine, is essential for bearing spiritual fruit. She explains that just as branches wither if separated from the vine, believers become spiritually barren without a constant connection to Jesus. Miriam argues that fruitfulness isn't about striving but about remaining in Christ's love and allowing His life to flow through us. She connects this abiding with actively choosing to die to self, as Paul did, allowing Christ to live through us. Through this relationship, believers produce fruit that glorifies God, demonstrating true discipleship and validating their connection to the vine. God prunes those He loves, sometimes through painful experiences, to make them more fruitful.