The Law Of The Harvest

In Paul's epistle to the Galatians chapter 6: 7-8 he states: 
7.Be not ^adeceived; God is not ^bmocked: for whatsoever a man ^csoweth, that shall he also ^dreap.

8.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.

Imagine for a second that you are planting a garden. Would you expect flowers to grow when you have planted corn? Would you expect tomatoes to grow in a space that you have planted lettuce? (At the same time, would you expect anything to grow except the garden is cared for and nourished?)

It is clear to see the law of the harvest in action. What we reap (or plant) is exactly what we sow (or harvest). It is the same way with our life here on earth. If we desire to follow our Heavenly Father we must sow the seeds that he would have us sow. We must follow the example of The Exemplar, Jesus Christ, by developing faith in him, repenting of our sins, being baptized by one holding the Priesthood authority, and also recieve the gift of the Holy Ghost through the same authority. On the other hand, those that do not follow Christ, and break his commandments sow a just reward.

In my personal study this morning I read this scripture from the Book of Mormon, which I feel clarifies the law of the harvest, found in Mosiah 7:29-33:

29.For behold, the Lord hath said: I will not ^asuccor‍ my people in the day of their transgression; but I will hedge up their ways that they prosper not; and their doings shall be as a ^bstumbling‍ block before them.

30.And again, he saith: If my people shall sow ^afilthiness‍ they shall ^breap‍ the ^cchaff‍ thereof in the whirlwind; and the effect thereof is poison.

31.And again he saith: If my people shall sow filthiness they shall reap the ^aeast‍ wind, which bringeth immediate destruction.

32.And now, behold, the promise of the Lord is fulfilled, and ye are smitten and afflicted.

33.But if ye will ^aturn‍ to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all ^bdiligence‍ of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage.

It is my testimony that our God is a just and merciful God. He has provided a way for us to return to live with him, but we must keep his commandments! I know that Christ has atoned for our sins, and that the fulness of his gospel has been restored in these days with prophets and apostles. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.