Inner Judge Between Brethren

Neville's Inner Vision

In the inner world, the verse invites us to consider a state of consciousness where the ruler of every action is the I AM, the inner judge who does not fear judgment by outsiders. Shame arises when we believe our mind is divided, when we consent to external arbitration as the true authority over our relations. The 'brethren' are not just two people in a court; they are two aspects within you—desire and restraint, pride and humility—quarreling in your awareness. The call is to turn to the one wise man within, the sovereign judge that already exists as your I AM. When you assume that this inner arbiter has settled the matter, you are not evading responsibility but inviting the natural law of consciousness to harmonize your relationships. The 'unbelievers' are the outer effects that follow your inner beliefs; as you accept the role of the inner judge, the outer conflict ceases because you no longer empower the split with belief. Thus, you convert dispute into unity by living from the conviction that the mind is one and justice resides in your awareness.