"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
(COLOSSIANS 2:6-7)
Gardeners know deep roots yield healthy trees. Deep roots are less likely to be impacted by changes in the environment and more likely to help the tree withstand storms.
Trees are not alone in their need for deep, strong roots. And just as buildings must have solid foundations, we need to have deep roots. We must root ourselves in solid doctrine - biblical truth about who Jesus Christ is, what He has done for us, and who we are as a result.
Doctrine is not a popular word. It evokes thoughts of dry theology. But doctrine is simply knowing what we believe and why we believe it. With deep, strong roots, we are less likely to be deceived by human tradition and the principles of this world (Colossians 2:8). We need to sink our roots into the rich soil of the gospel of Jesus Christ - His substitutionary death, burial, and resurrection (I Corinthians 15:3-4).