You can only give fruit to others when you are living a fruitful life inwardly. Our potential for fruitfulness is tremendous because of our obedience. Jesus says in verses 7 and 10 that if we abide in him and if we keep his commandments, we will be fruitful. I think the key word is that little “if.” I have a mug at home that says, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” I think that’s what Jesus is saying. He says if you’re going to be fruitful, it is going to be up to you. Jesus assumes