Micah 3:11 The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, is not the Lord among us? no evil can come upon us.
[3] Quid Pro Quo on a governor or a kingly level. This level of the practice could really jeopardize the security and stability of a nation, because when it is indulged, the king without scruples, could cut a deal with known criminals once he or his kingdom stands to benefit. In other cases, innocent persons could be detained in custody, if they simply refuse to grease the king’s hand.
This is what took place with governor Felix in the Bible who could have released or detained Paul if he chose to. At that time, the apostle was wrongly put in prison because of false charges brought against him by his countrymen on account of him preaching the truth. In our day, truth has become an endangered species and persons who speak the truth are at times made to feel the ire of kings, and governors.
In Felix’s case with Paul, the governor was deeply convicted of the truth in the matter, that Paul was innocent of crime, and thus, he knew what was the right thing to do. This is made quite clear in the Bible, because of his reactions to Paul’s testimony. The governor’s own conscience was aroused, and as the unadulterated truth came from the apostle’s lips, Felix was visibly disturbed, as could be observed by his involuntary physical reactions.
Acts 24:24 And 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.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!