Acts 24:25

Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, " Go away for now; when I have a more convenient time I will call for you. "

1. Now Paul gets down to business. We only have the outline of what Paul was teaching Felix. We know that he talked about:

1. Righteousness - Paul discussed the need to always do what was right in the sight of God. The Word of God tells us what we must do. Do that and we will be right.

2. Self-control - The KJV uses the word "temperance." But this word usually is connected with alcohol. The word used here is a word that requires us to be in control of our body, our mind, our actions, our speech, our attitude. The question we must ask is: WHO IS IN CHARGE OF MY LIFE? WHO IS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT?

3. Judgment to come - Paul assures Felix that there will come a day when all who are raised from the dead will give an account to God or our actions and behavior.

2. Felix feared. He was afraid of what would happen when he faced God in judgment. There are two motivators - Love and Fear. Fear is a proper motivator to get us to behave because of the consequences of doing wrong.

3. Felix' choice - At the conclusion of a sermon is the opportunity to respond. Felix has some choices to make about what Paul has said.

1. He could repent, change his life, live for God, do what is right.

2. He could change his behavior and keep control of his life.

3. He could make adjustments in his life so that he could face judgment with confidence and peace.

4. The decision Felix made was to postpone a decision. Procrastination is a very active tool of Satan. I will obey the gospel - later. I will make changes in my life - later.