1 Corinthians 10:5-22

5Yet, God was not pleased with most of them, so their dead bodies were scattered over the desert.

6These things have become examples for us so that we won’t desire what is evil, as they did.

7So don’t worship false gods as some of them did, as Scripture says, “The people sat down to a feast which turned into an orgy.”

8We shouldn’t sin sexually as some of them did. Twenty-three thousand of them died on one day.

9We shouldn’t put the Lord  to the test as some of them did. They were killed by snakes.

10Don’t complain as some of them did. The angel of death destroyed them.

11These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history.

12So, people who think they are standing firmly should be careful that they don’t fall.

13There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.

14Therefore, my dear friends, get as far away from the worship of false gods as you can.

15I’m talking to intelligent people. Judge for yourselves what I’m saying.

16When we bless the cup of blessing aren’t we sharing in the blood of Christ? When we break the bread aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ?

17Because there is one loaf, we are one body, although we are many individuals. All of us share one loaf.

18Look at the people of Israel from a human point of view. Don’t those who eat the sacrifices share what is on the altar?

19Do I mean that an offering made to a false god is anything, or that a false god itself is anything?

20Hardly! What I am saying is that these sacrifices which people make are made to demons and not to God. I don’t want you to be partners with demons.

21You cannot drink the Lord’s cup and the cup of demons. You cannot participate at the table of the Lord and at the table of demons.

22Are we trying to make the Lord jealous? Are we stronger than he is?