Do not be worshipers of handmade gods, as some of them were; just as it is written [in Scripture], “The people sat down to eat and drink [after sacrificing to the golden calf at Horeb], and stood up to play [indulging in immoral activities].”

neither filthiness, neither foolish talking, neither jestings, which are not comely: but rather giving of thanks.

And others received trial of jestings and scourges, and further, of bonds and imprisonment:

wherefore if I come I will declare his deeds which he doeth, jesting on us with malicious words, neither is therewith content. Not only he himself receiveth not the brethren: but also he forbiddeth them that would, and thrusteth them out of the congregation.

for fear he should be made the jest of every spectator, for laying the foundation, without being able to carry it on.