No Provisions for Sin

 ^12(P)The night is almost gone, and ^(Q)the day is near Therefore let us lay aside^(R)the deeds of darkness and put on ^(S)the armor of light.
 ¹³Let us ^(T)behave properly as in the day, ^(U)not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. ¹⁴But ^(V)put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh ^(W)in regard to its lusts.


Romans 13:12-14


Make no provisions for sin; instead, set ourselves up to win.  We make choices constantly that either place us in God's grace or out of it.  These choices lead us into temptation or into God's word with the mighty Sword of the Spirit and Shield of Faith.  We need to put on armor, not take it off to satisfy our own deeds.


So many times I choose to sin, by doing things that lead me back into Egypt and not into the promised land.  I need to recognize and avoid temptations that lead to sin.  And this isn't an easy choice that shows our lack of faith.  It shows responsibility and humility before our Awesome Creator.


Father God, thank You for Your grace.  Help me overcome all obstacles that prevent me from standing in Your awesome presence.  Thank You for wonderful family, friends and so many others that You choose to do life with.  Love You Father God, In the matchless name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!