Hosea 10:12

God is not pleased when we make money, power or prestige our god. He is the great I am. All things come from Him and will return to Him. The only way to the Father is through the salvation He provided in Christ Jesus, and in His righteousness. If we seek Him He will be found in that truth and the truth will set us free. 

Deuteronomy 5:6-7
⁶ ‘I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 
⁷ ‘You shall have no other gods before Me. 

Hosea calls the people to repentance, reminding them that a decision could not be postponed, and that God’s blessings could still be restored. In Israel’s case, the people had to reestablish social justice—righteousness—and loyalty—mercy—in the land.

Plowing and planting are necessary preliminary steps for growing a crop, which eventually sprouts when the rain falls in season. In the same way, repentance would set the stage for restored blessing, which God would eventually rain down on His people.

Hosea 10:12

¹² Sow for yourselves righteousness; 
Reap in mercy; 
Break up your fallow ground, 
For it is time to seek the Lord, 
Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.