Back in Caesarea Paul now goes before Felix the governor. After Tertullus flatters the governor and accuses Paul, Paul gives a defense of himself (vv10-21).
He explains very plainly what actually took place in Jerusalem, and that he is not guilty of what they say he is, except one thing: "But this I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having a hope in God."
If we are accused of earnestly following Christ, what is our reply? Would we acknowledge that we are guilty of loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength? Let us be such devoted followers of Christ that we would risk the ridicule of the world to see God be pleased.
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