gods made by human hands are no gods at all

Acts 19:21-41

About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business. And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no gods at all. There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.”

Paul wanted to appear before the crowd, but the disciples would not let him. Even some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, sent him a message begging him not to venture into the theater.

The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there.

The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: “Fellow Ephesians, doesn’t all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven? Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to calm down and not do anything rash. You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our goddess....As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of what happened today. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it.” After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.

Why?

The silversmith said is true, if all of the world turns to Jesus Christ, they will lose their jobs. But there are many people with hard hearts who won't turn to Jesus Christ, so those crafts are working on their jobs until now. 

Salvation comes upon those the Lord has chosen. 

The assembly is blind and confused about the truth. So a Christian needs to know the word of the Lord and the way of the Lord's delight.

gods made by human hands are no gods at all are true, but many people do not understand.

The city clerk quieted the crowd, not only for himself but also for the people in the city. It was not the reason for this commotion. To come down the crowd needs wisdom and the eyes of most people who are blind.

How?

With wisdom to introduce God's word to those who don't know Jesus Christ.