Felix knew the truth, because Saint Paul told him. However, because he was afraid, he put off making a decision. Although, Felix heard the truth, and he knew it was the truth and evidently he liked hearing about the truth. Notice, he continued to seek opportunities to listen to Saint Paul. (The bribe mentioned was most probably an excuse to see and listen to Paul.) Felix knew everything he needed to know for salvation and this knowledge made him afraid, therefore, he put off making a decision. Felix probably never acted on the truth that he knew. ~awd
Procrastination is a form of bondage not laziness. ~Dr. Charles Stanley
When a person knows a truth but fails to act on it because of procrastination, they are most probably in bondage to fear. And, they become masters at putting off things that they are afraid of. ~awd
PROCRASTINATION
Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. ~ACTS 24:24-26 NIV