Satan’s temptation (3)

First, Satan's temptation is ‘Provocation’ (Acts 21:30).

In the end, the Jews from Asia laid hands on Paul in a speculation

That was not based on facts and made self-assertion about him. 

Thus, they stirred up all the Israeli men in the temple,

And the whole city of Jerusalem was provoked.

Satan stirs up trouble in the church by provocation.

Second, Satan's temptation is ‘Rumor’ (v. 31).

When the crowds dragged Paul from the temple and were trying to kill him,

The commander of the Roman troops, who heard the news (‘rumor’ in Korean Bible)

That the whole city of Jerusalem was in uproar, took some officers and soldiers

And ran down to the crowd and ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.

Satan spreads malicious rumors in the church.

Third, Satan’s temptation is ‘Violence’ (v. 35).

As Paul was being led and slowly going down the stairs leading to the barracks,

The soldiers caught the signs of the crowd's violence and carried Paul away (v. 35).

Satan makes us use our words and deeds to create violence even within the church.