This chapter (and a few other scriptural references included) teaches us the relationship between reaping and sowing...obedience and blessings.
Verse 1
Remember in chapter 9, verse 10 the Lord said that Israel used to be good and choice, "like grapes in the wilderness? Here he is saying that Israel is an empty vine. Hosea also tells them that they bring fruit unto themselves. Israel was not bringing forth any fruit that the Lord approved of. They were worshipping for themselves, how they wanted to worship.
Verse 2
This indicates that the Lord will "break" and "spoil" their false idols and alters mentioned in verse 1.
Verse 12
This is a great verse that describes the relationship between obedience (or lack of) and consequences (good or bad). Basically, we reap what we sow. See also D&C 130:20-21 for an even better description of this. Also read D&C 78:7.
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