Acts 19:27-30
27 So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship.” 28 Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” 29 So the whole city was filled with confusion, and rushed into the theater with one accord, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's travel companions. 30 And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him.
The trade dispute turned to defense of false gods and their demise when faced with the truth of the gospel, which affected many. This frenzy led to confusion and a mob, where they grabbed Paul’s companions. Paul then tried to go to them, but was restrained for his own safety. How quickly anger against Christ wells up when truth comes to the door and the eyes of some begin to open! There are enough examples of this fanaticism today.
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