Colossians 2: How to keep from straying

To grow spiritually & avoid straying we must be:
1. Rooted
- tree with weak root can't resist rough weather
- be firmly established Christ alone
- unwavering confidence we are saved
- full dependence on God alone
- convinced God absolutely loves you
- trust that God's plans are the very best

2. Built up
- continue to grow
- it requires a body of believer to built up, not alone
- remain interconnected
- united in love
- apply our bible knowledge
- Christ wants us to experience fullness
- sins hinder being built up

3. Strengthened in Faith
- focusing on God
- look to Him rather than circumstances