Truths in botany can apply to our lives, as well. One principle in the science is that one gets what is planted. If one plant marigolds seeds, one gets marigolds. If tomato seeds are planted, one certainly would not expect a crop of corn. This law of “sowing and reaping” can be applied in our lives also:
- If one spends most of one’s life doing what is selfishly wanted, can one be expected to get the blessing of God in one’s life?
- If one does not pray, read the Bible, does little that is spiritual, and purposely avoids doing what one knows God wants one to do (going to church, reading your Bible, praying…), why does one get angry and blame God when something terrible happens in one’s life?
- Why does one curse or get angry with God for not answering the one requested prayer in many years?
- If one never got saved, why would it be expected one will go to Heaven rather than Hell?
- Why would one think one’s opinion or philosophy was more important than what God thinks or says, and He will change everything He has said just because of one’s thoughts and beliefs?
- If one lets their children do what they want and certainly did not encourage them to live the way the Lord tells them to, why would anyone blame God (or a church) when something terrible happens to them or their lives are headed in the wrong direction?
- If one allows their children to attend a secular school that teaches evolution, elevates ungodly lifestyles, mocks God, allows the children to be exposed to ungodly examples and philosophies, why would one be surprised that their life turns out to be ungodly, unfruitful, and unhappy?
- If one allows one’s children to listen to music encouraging ungodly lifestyles, allows them to view television and movies that advertise sinful behavior, or hang around children that have ungodly lifestyles, why would one be surprised that their future lives are ruined by their wrong decisions?
- If one avoided studying, cheated when possible, and avoided many learning situations (playing video games or watching TV rather than studying), why would one be surprised that one did not pass into the next grade or have problems learning?
- If one does not take care of one’s health, why is God blamed when one is sick?
- If one succumbed to the sins of smoking, drinking, or drug taking, why is one surprised that one has an addiction, one’s body has reaped the havoc of the sin’s participation, or one has a ruined life because of the sin’s side effects?
- If one covered up what was happening in one’s life with lies and deception, why would one be surprised that people in one’s life do not trust or “just don’t understand you?”
- If one sinned and broke laws in the past, why would one be surprised one is in jail or facing some other punishment?
- If one cheated God by not tithing (Malachi 3:8-9) and giving to Him in the past, why would anyone be surprised their financial situation is not blessed by God?
- If one spent money one did not have, why would anyone be surprised one’s debts are high?
- If one “shacked up” with a boyfriend or girlfriend without marrying them, why would one be surprised that the romance with that person is in turmoil or has failed? Does one think God was going to bless such a relationship?
- If one looked at or flirted with other women or men, even though married, why would one be surprised when one finds themself in an adulterous relationship?
- If one allowed their eyes to see ungodly pictures or movies, why would anyone be surprised when one has wrong thoughts and commits sin?
If you purchase, plant, and sow iniquity, sin is what you will reap!
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7
Would you prefer a more joyful, God-directed life? If so, then plant the right things in your life. Plant a God-approved spiritual crop!
“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Galatians 6:8
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
