diff --git a/tests/TestCase.php b/tests/TestCase.php
index 8578b17e4..8208edcaf 100644
--- a/tests/TestCase.php
+++ b/tests/TestCase.php
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <?php
 
-class TestCase extends Illuminate\Foundation\Testing\TestCase
+abstract class TestCase extends Illuminate\Foundation\Testing\TestCase
 {
     /**
      * The base URL to use while testing the application.