Felix

Narrator: Chris Genthree

Duration: 1min

• 1 min. read • grade level: 10

Was procurator of Judaea. His character was mean and despicable and profane. Josephus tells us that King Agrippa's sister, Drusilla, was married to Azizus, King of Emesa, and how Felix, being enamored of her beauty, persuaded her to forsake her husband and marry him The Bible narrative mentions Drusilla by name as sitting beside Felix when the Apostle Paul stood before him reasoning of righteousness, temperance (self-restraint), and judgment to come. (Acts 24:24, 25²⁴And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. ²⁵And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. (Acts 24:24‑25)). As Paul reasoned on these weighty matters, Felix trembled. We wonder what Drusilla thought of it all. God gave them a chance, but alas! they did not avail themselves of it. Felix exhibited his despicable character when he left the noble apostle bound because he did not bribe him to obtain his release, and for no other reason than to give the Jews pleasure. Little did Felix think that his conduct would be on record in the holy Scriptures to his shame, for yet unborn millions to read.

• Felix