Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come

Acts 24:17-27

But there are some Jews from the province of Asia, who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me. Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin— unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.

Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.” 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.

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.

When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

Why?

The officials could not judge Paul as against the law of  Rome, but they wanted to grant a favor to the Jews so they left Paul in prison. And Paul hasn't money to offer Felix a bride.

This is the real situation in our world. No righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come. 

Many men like Felix are well acquainted with the way but adjourned the proceeding.  No love, no righteousness, and no responsibility.

How? 

To stay in prison is hard to live, but it is another way to take a rest and be protected.