1 Corinthians 10:6-14

6Now these things happened as 1examples for us, so that we would not crave evil things as 2they also craved. 7Do not be 3idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written, “4The people sat down to eat and drink, and stood up to 5play.” 8Nor let us act immorally, as 6some of them 7did, and 8twenty-three thousand fell in one day. 9Nor let us try the Lord, as 9some of them 10did, and were destroyed by the serpents. 10Nor 11grumble, as some of them 12did, and 13were destroyed by the 14destroyer. 11Now these things happened to them as an 15example, and 16they were written for our instruction, upon whom 17the ends of the ages have come. 12Therefore let him who 18thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. 13No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and 19God is faithful, who will not allow you to be 20tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

14Therefore, my 21beloved, flee from 22idolatry.