"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.  You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.  Remain in me, as I also remain in the vine.  Neigher can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.  "I am the vine; you are the branches.  If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from you can do nothing."  John 15:1-5