"And when he was called on, Tertullus began his accusation, saying, 'Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight, we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.' "
Acts 24:2-3
What a windbag! Tertullus had the gift of gab. He was an orator (vs. 1), perhaps a Roman or a Greek (as evidenced by his name), hired by the Jews to be the prosecutor against Paul. He was a bunch of blow, buttering up Felix with lies and exaggerating the charges against Paul as a "creator of dissension, a ringleader" – making Paul sound like an anarchist renegade and rebel. You can't believe much of what slick talkers say – people who "mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage" (Jude 16).
Truth is often lost in their loquaciousness – a victim of their rhetoric.
Today's Thought: People of many words often distort truth to their advantage.
Have a discerning day. Love you.
Acts 24:2-3
What a windbag! Tertullus had the gift of gab. He was an orator (vs. 1), perhaps a Roman or a Greek (as evidenced by his name), hired by the Jews to be the prosecutor against Paul. He was a bunch of blow, buttering up Felix with lies and exaggerating the charges against Paul as a "creator of dissension, a ringleader" – making Paul sound like an anarchist renegade and rebel. You can't believe much of what slick talkers say – people who "mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage" (Jude 16).
Truth is often lost in their loquaciousness – a victim of their rhetoric.
Today's Thought: People of many words often distort truth to their advantage.
Have a discerning day. Love you.
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