Acts 24:25 - And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present.When I get an opportunity I will summon you."
Felix's response is interesting and probably a common one. Though he feels some conviction and is alarmed, rather than change or ask for help, he runs away, or more specifically, sends Paul away so that he doesn't hear it any more. He is running away from the truth because he doesn't want to change. He wants Paul to bribe him, so he is more interested in money than the truth.
This is an example of John 3:19-20 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God."
Lord Jesus, help me to always love the light and love the truth, not to hide or run from you. I thank you that you love me and have forgiven me and gave yourself for my sins!
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