I Am the True Vine (John 15:1) | Orthodox Cross Vine Monogram | Red and Black Floral Design | Orthodox Christian Canvas ArtI am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in

And if the righteous scarcely be saved

and who was

/ not made by hands

“God has taken His place in the divine council

- 1 Corinthians 1:23 (King James Version)

With these words

but to account all things secondary to the work of praising Him

/ and ask forgiveness of our transgressions

was reclining at table at Jesus' side

but avoid fanaticism

We must offer not what we have but what we are

(Note: all Psalms citations and numbering are according to the Septuagint