9. They tempted the Lord, and were destroyed by serpents.
10. They murmured, and the destroyer fell on them.
11. On us has come the fulfilment of history. What happened before is the type of that which happens now, what was written before was written for the guidance of those on whom these days have come. All that past is contained in the history that is being made.
12. Therefore let us beware, beware of “lusting,” of “fornication,” of “idolatry,” of doubting and murmuring. If our eyes are not open to the significance of those warnings, we too shall fall, even though we think we stand.
13. It is God alone that can save us; in Him there will always be a way of escape however hotly the temptation press in on us, for such temptation must needs come to those that are but human.
14. But mark me, note what I say.
15. Beware, O beware, of idolatry, of pagan feasts and rites. Study well my words.
16. That cup over which we pronounce the blessing,