Neville Goddard on 1 Corinthians 8:1-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Corinthians 8 in context

Scripture Focus

1Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

2And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

3But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

4As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

1 Corinthians 8:1-4

Biblical Context

The passage contrasts knowledge with love: knowledge can puff up, but love builds. True knowing comes from loving God, while idols are shown to be nothing.

Neville's Inner Vision

Beloved, the chapter tells us that knowledge can puff up, while charity—true love—edifies. Remember: knowledge without love is sterile image-making; the 'idol' in your life is a symbol for a belief in separation. The real you, the I AM that you are, knows nothing but the oneness of God. When you love God, the same I AM knows you back; you are known by God because your consciousness has turned toward the one source. Thus, idols are truly nothing, for there is no other God but the One. The eating of things offered to idols stands for the habit of feeding on appearances and opinions; yet when you awaken to love, you stop salting your sense with colors of the world and you align with the living unity. Your practical certainty is this: you are the awareness in which all images appear. Do not strive to master many gods of opinion—enter the quiet conviction that the One God reigns and you are known through that love.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the identity of the I AM within; revise any claim of separation by affirming 'There is One God, and I am known by Him because I love Him.' Then feel that knowing as a tangible certainty.