"The branch which bears no fruit is no living branch of the vine. The union with Christ which produces no effect on heart and life is a mere formal union, which is worthless before God. The faith which has not a sanctifying influence on the character is no better than the faith of devils. It is a 'dead faith, because it is alone.' It is not the gift of God...In short, where there is no sanctification of life, there is no real faith in Christ." -J.C. Ryle
