As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him
On the faith side, the Colossian’s have received Christ as Lord and have been taught in the faith,
On the life side, they need to continue to live in him and be built up in him.
rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving
There is a fruit of thankfulness that shows in our lives as we live in Christ, recognizing God’s provision and guidance in our lives. And recognizing the Lord’s authority over our lives and behavior.