The Problem With Procrastination
Acts 24:1-27
Acts 24:5,
"We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world.
Acts 24:5,
He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.
Acts 24:6,
and [he] even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
Acts 24:11, (NIV)
You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
Acts 24:14, (NIV)
I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect.
Acts 24:22, (NIV)
Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way,
Acts 24:16, (NIV)
So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
Acts 24:22, (NIV)
Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case."
Acts 24:23, (NIV)
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs.
Acts 24:24, (NIV)
Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 24:24, (NIV)
Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 24:25a, (NIV)
As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come,
Acts 24:25b, (NIV)
Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave.”
Acts 24:25c, (NIV)
“When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”
Acts 24:26-27a, (NIV)
At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. When two years had passed...
1st Delay dulls the sword of the Spirit
2nd Delay fogs the mind with lesser issues
