What is "making provision" for the flesh?

What is "making provision" for the flesh? If we are to cease "making provision" we must understand what "making provision" involves. 

The Greek word for provison means "to know beforehand." This is NO ACCIDENTAL slip but conscious deliberation to indulge the carnal nature. 

We are warned to PUT OFF the "old man" which is being corrupted by deceitful lusts - but those who make provision for the flesh are strengthening the old man. 

The old man has a carnal appetite for "passions" of all kind: sensuality, excitement, thrill seeking, and other forms of "SELF INDULGENCE." When we make provision for the flesh it's like supplying ammunition to our own enemy. Even worse, we often grieve the Holy Spirit whose help we must have to put to death the deeds of the body. 

Is it any wonder that many of us take one step forward and two steps back? Attempting to please the Lord and provide an occasional "snack" for the flesh might be the reason for the struggle we have with a double mind the instability of our walk. 

If we are confused and our life is up and down, maybe it is worth our time to evaluate our "sowing" habits. 

Is it possible we're missing the connection between the little "snacks" we sow to the flesh and the difficulties that sprout from those indulgences? When we provide a snack of sensuality, do we recognize the correlation with the battle we will face as a result? Snacks for the flesh strengthen the old man we face as an enemy! We might make it harder on ourselves.