Striking its roots deep down into the earth, the tree gains strength to withstand the tempest. So the Christian is to be "rooted and grounded" in the truth, that he may stand firm against the temptations of the enemy. He must have a continual renewal of strength, and he must hold firmly to Bible truth. Fables of every kind will be brought in to seduce the believer from his allegiance to God, but he is to look up, believe in God, and stand firmly rooted and grounded in the truth.

Når træet sender sine rødder dybt ned i jorden, får det styrke til at modstå stormen. Så den kristne skal være ”rodfæstet og grundfæstet” i sandheden, så han kan stå fast imod fjendens fristelser. Hans styrke må fornyes til stadighed, og han må holde fast i bibelsandheden. Der vi komme fabler ind af alle slags, for at forlede den troende fra sin alliance med Gud, men han skal se op, tro på Gud, og stå fast rodfæstet og grundfæstet i sandheden.