On Sowing and Reaping
“Sow in the wind, reap a whirlwind.” (Hosea 8:7) Some basic principles concerning sowing and reaping: 1. We reap what we sow. You can’t sow hatred and reap love. You can’t sow unbelief and reap faith. You can’t sow bitterness and reap forgiveness. You can’t sow selfishness and reap friendship. 2. Sometimes, we reap what others have sown. Somebody paid the price for the things we enjoy and often take for granted. We have electric lights because Thomas Edison worked through the night.Our family values and traditions were passed along from our parents and grandparents. Every building was constructed at a price. Somebody was willing to pay it. 3. Occasionally, we reap the painful consequences from what others have sown. A choice to drive drunk can shatter a stranger’s family. A dishonest employee can bring great dishonor to the business owner. An abusive parent can damage and harm the child for life. A thief can leave the victim penniless. 4. We reap more than we sow. The mighty oak is j...