Satan’s temptation

Firstly, Satan's temptation is turmoil (Acts 21:30).

Ultimately, Jews from Asia, relying on unfounded speculations,

stirred up the whole city of Jerusalem by seizing Paul and making false accusations against him,

leading to a commotion within the temple, causing a disturbance.

Satan stirs up turmoil within the church.

Secondly, Satan's temptation is rumors (v. 31).

When the crowd tried to kill Paul by dragging him out of the temple,

the tumult reached the ears of the Roman commander,

and rumors of the disturbance spread throughout Jerusalem.

As a result, the commander hurriedly took soldiers and centurions

and went down to quell the disturbance, ordering Paul to be bound with two chains.

Satan spreads malicious rumors.

Thirdly, Satan's temptation is violence (v. 35).

As Paul was being led to the stairs, he was seized by the soldiers,

who discerned the violent intentions of the crowd and took him into custody.

Satan instigates violence even within the church.