When you hear the 2 phrases "you reap what you sow" and "what comes around goes around", the same or different

Answer 1

Generally, I think they're getting at the same concept. I believe some religions call this "Karma" (though I admit I don't know enough about Karma to state this as fact).

"You reap what you sow" is referencing farming, in that the effort (or not) that you put into something (say, planting) is directly related to the reward that you get out of it (the crop).

And "What goes around, comes around" is referencing the effort that you put into something (say, how you treat others), because it is directly related to the reward you get out of it (how others treat you in return.

So I'd say same

Answer 2

They're not the same.

"Reap what you sow" suggests if you plant corn, you'll get corn. If you use a credit card, you'll have to pay the debt. It's totally about responsibility. Put oil in your car, your car will last longer. Eat low carbs, high protein and exercise, you'll lose weight.

The other one: "What goes around, comes around" is similar but not the same. Angry drivers will cause themselves situations to be angry about. People who over-eat and dont exercise will experience poor health and medical complications. Whereas "sowing and reaping" refers to responsibility, "what goes around..." refers to something reciprocal.

Having sex with a condom because youre considerate of your partner does NOT mean that your next partner will use one. But general consideration may "come around" and meet you half way down the road. If you have sex with no condom at all (sowing) you're almost sure to have bad results (reaping). Or something like that.....

Get it?

Answer 3

Pretty much the same. Reaping what you sow means you live with the choice you made. What comes around, goes around means that whatever you do to someone will be done to you. It's all pretty much your choice. You can either choose the right way or the wrong way. GOD gave us free will, put it to good use. Thank you.

Answer 4

you reap what you sow conotes more of your connection in the process and having a direct link to the consequences. Where as the other phrase is more of a karma thing; also related more to the social comings and goings of things like a disease.

You can sow seeds of progresss but doing good deeds will bring good deeds to you not necessarily related.

Answer 5

yes, it signifies the same idea