Felix

In Acts 24:25, Luke records that Paul preached to Felix, the governor of Judea. When he had the opportunity to preach before him and his wife, Druscilla, he decided to preach about three subjects.

The first was self-control. This is a "holding oneself in." Self-control is a fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:23), and every one of us should realize that this is what we should be in order to fight sin and the devil. The second was righteousness. This describes the mechanism by which we are acceptable to God. Everyone who is born of God is righteous, instead of wicked (1 John 3:10). The third was judgment. This is our final end (Revelation 20:11-15). Everyone will stand before God, just like Felix and Druscilla.

When Felix heard these words, he "trembled." He knew it was the truth, but he sent Paul away. What will you do? Will you be satisfied with a "more convenient season" or will you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Kyle Campbell