10. Nor should we complain as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer.
11. Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning to us, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
12. So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.
13. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it.
14. Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
15. I am speaking as to wise people. Judge for yourselves what I say.
16. The cup of blessing that we give thanks for, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?
17. Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for all of us share that one bread.
18. Look at the people of Israel. Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in what is offered on the altar?
19. What am I saying then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?