Paul said to Felix, " 'I have hope in God, which they also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. This being so, I myself always have a conscience without offense toward God and man.' "
Acts 24:15-16
Paul, unlike Tertullus (vss. 2-3), did not try to butter up Felix with flowery flattery. He just stated the truth – that Felix had ruled for many years (vs. 10). He then defended himself in a straightforward manner and quickly got to the essence of his faith. When I am defending my faith before antagonistic unbelievers, I am sometimes tempted to beat around the bush to make my faith more acceptable. A clear witness does not try to "soften" his message by hedging the truth in a haze of fluff. The statement, "I have hope in God," is a good place to start.
Today's Thought: A clear witness does not attempt to make the truth acceptable by creating a haze of words.
Have a clear day. Love you.
Acts 24:15-16
Paul, unlike Tertullus (vss. 2-3), did not try to butter up Felix with flowery flattery. He just stated the truth – that Felix had ruled for many years (vs. 10). He then defended himself in a straightforward manner and quickly got to the essence of his faith. When I am defending my faith before antagonistic unbelievers, I am sometimes tempted to beat around the bush to make my faith more acceptable. A clear witness does not try to "soften" his message by hedging the truth in a haze of fluff. The statement, "I have hope in God," is a good place to start.
Today's Thought: A clear witness does not attempt to make the truth acceptable by creating a haze of words.
Have a clear day. Love you.
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