5 Even though I am not with you, I keep thinking about you. I am glad to know that you are living as you should and your faith in Christ is strong.
6 You have accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord. Now keep on following him.
7 Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be grateful.
8 Don't let anyone fool you by using senseless arguments. These arguments may sound wise, but they are only human teachings. They come from the powers of this world and not from Christ.
9 God lives fully in Christ.
10 And you are fully grown because you belong to Christ, who is over every power and authority.
11 Christ has also taken away your selfish desires, just as circumcision removes flesh from the body.