rrtulla on Nostr: Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does ...

Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:2)

"The branch has but one object for which it exists, one purpose to which it is entirely given up,to bear the fruit of the vine wishes to bring forth. And so the believer has but one reason for being a branch--but one reason for his existence on earth--that the heavenly vine may through him, bring forth his fruit." Andrew Murray

You exist to bear fruit for Christ.

You ask: "well, what if I don't want to do that? What if I reject the vine altogether?"

Answer: If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. (John 15:6)