What is the obligation of the Christian?

[ace of hearts]

Yes but you have to remember that we are talking about Jesus’ words here. Jesus says in verse 2 these people are in Christ. He doesn’t say they claim to be or say they are in Christ. He says every branch in Me that doesn’t bear fruit. False professors are not in Christ and are not attached to the vine to begin with so they cannot be cut off from what they are not attached to.

If one is in Jesus Christ (part of the vine) how can their fruit be thistles? I do understand how there can be some spoiled fruit (sin) at times. But in this case aren't we really talking about a life style? Now when it comes to sin, you will never hear or read me saying Christians never sin. Read Rom 7, 8, Jam 1 and 2,or the provision of 1 JN 1:9.