Jesus doesn’t whisper “abide in me”—He commands it. John 15 is a forge, not a fireside chat. Seven brutal truths strip excuses, prune dead weight, and demand fruit. No half-measures. Remain under pressure or become kindling. Your marriage, kids, and soul are on the line.

There is always some type of blessing when we follow any of the commands God gives us, whether they are from His written Word or His spoken Word. While Psalm...