Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Who keeps provoking who here, in the verses above? It's those who choose to obey the passions and desires of the sinful nature of the Devil in them. It's different when you live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. Evil conceit and envy which comes from the sinful nature of the Devil in you, will take control over you, so that you become a provocateur. You provoke situations and incite friction, hatred and strife. This is very very dangerous. Be ware of the evil power of the sinful nature of the Devil in you. Do not take them lightly! Do not underestimate the evil power of the sinful nature of the Devil in you, if you live according to it's passions and desires. Do not choose to practice this. This is very harmful to you and others. Be ware of the provocation of a fool. He is referred to as a fool because, he is one who does not know what he is doing. He is very easily controlled and manipulated by the sinful nature of the Devil within him, therefore he is a fool.
Proverbs 27:3
Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.