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“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.” — Proverbs 3:3 (KJV) Mercy • Truth • Faithfulness • Character • The Heart • Godly Living Introduction Proverbs 3:3 teaches that mercy and truth are not merely principles we should admire—they are qualities that should become part of our character . The imagery is deeply personal. We are told to bind mercy and truth around our neck and write them upon the tablet of our heart. One picture is outward and visible; the other is inward and deeply rooted. What God develops within the heart should eventually become visible through the life . Expository Insight “Let not mercy and truth forsake thee” Two important Hebrew words stand behind this expression: Mercy — ḥesed (חֶסֶד) This rich Hebrew word can communicate: Steadfast love Loyal love Kindness Mercy Covenant faithfulness It is love that demonstrates itself through faithful action. Truth — ʾemet (אֱמֶת) This word carries ideas suc...

“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.” — Matthew 11:25 (KJV) Theme Humility • Spiritual Revelation • Teach ability • Knowing God • Dependence upon the Father • Kingdom Truth Introduction Matthew 11:25 records a prayer of Jesus to the Father. After addressing people who had witnessed His mighty works yet remained unrepentant, Jesus thanked the Father because divine truth was being revealed to those described as “babes.” Jesus was not condemning education, wisdom, or careful study. The contrast concerns spiritual posture . Human intelligence, status, or religious knowledge cannot replace a humble heart that receives what God reveals. The “babes” are those who approach God with dependence and teach ability rather than self-sufficiency. Expository Insight “At that time Jesus answered” Jesus' prayer must be understood in the context of Matth...