9 nor put Christ to the test, as some of them tested him, and were destroyed by snakes,
10 nor grumble, just as some of them grumbled, and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 Now these things happened to those people as an example, but are written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
12 Therefore, the one who thinks that he stands must watch out lest he fall.
13 Temptation has not come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will also make a way out together with the temptation, so that you may be able to endure it.
14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
15 I am speaking as to sensible people; you judge what I am saying.