Romans 13:14

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

'put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ' -one puts on Christ, when they cast off the old sinful ways (Romans 13:12), and replaces them with attitudes and deeds which find God's approval. (Romans 13:12 'put on the armor of light').

'make not provision for the flesh' -'Let us be Christ's men from head to foot, and give no chances to the flesh to have its fling.' (Phi)

Points to Note:

1. Sadly, 'making provision for the flesh, to fulfill it's lusts', just happens to be the chief aim of many people in our society. 'Make sure that you get fulfilled..get what's coming to you...you have rights...if it feels good do it...' Physical pleasure has become the adopted "god" of many. (2 Timothy 3:4)

'Provision' -4307. pronoia pron'-oy-ah; from 4306; forethought, i.e. provident care or supply: -providence, provision.

2. Too often, we do make 'forethought' for the lusts of the flesh. Often, we become our own worst enemy. People make 'forethought' for the flesh, when they allow their minds to wander and dwell on sinful thoughts. They make 'forethought' for the flesh when they allow themselves to hold on to resentment, hate, bitterness, and self-pity. They make 'forethought' for the flesh, when they deliberately place themselves in situations, where they are at the disadvantage. Hanging around with the wrong friends, is making 'forethought' for the flesh. (1 Corinthians 15:33)

3. Too many of us 'set ourselves up to sin'. We caved into temptation, because we in someway or another 'planned' the situation. This verse suggests, that sin can often be avoided, if we refuse to "give" the flesh any extra room. We need to refuse to give the devil "any" opportunity. (Ephesians 4:27)