Inner Covenant of Truth

1 Samuel 20:8-9 - A Neville Goddard interpretation

Read 1 Samuel 20 in context

Scripture Focus

8Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
9And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?
1 Samuel 20:8-9

Biblical Context

David appeals to be treated kindly because they share a LORD-made covenant, and offers that if there be any iniquity in him, Jonathan should kill him himself; Jonathan vows that he would reveal danger if his father plans harm and would not betray him.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within you, the I AM is the bond that makes two states of consciousness one: David as your waking self and Jonathan as a faithful inner ally, both pledged to the LORD. The command to 'deal kindly' with your servant becomes a practice of mercy toward every part of your being, honoring the covenant you consciously affirm with your higher self. The assertion 'if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself' is not a cry for death, but a readiness to release any false self that would keep you from truth; let the higher self prune away fear and pride by inner mercy rather than external coercion. Jonathan’s pledge to tell you if harm is coming translates to your inner voice that reveals danger at the right moment so you may act with integrity. The larger lesson is simple: cultivate an unbreakable inner covenant, align every thought with divine fidelity, and speak with mercy to your whole being. When you practice this, you discover loyalty to truth becomes your most loving act toward yourself and your life.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: Close your eyes and assume you are already in a divine covenant. Let your inner Jonathan whisper truth to you whenever fear arises, and feel the mercy you extend to every impulse that seeks your highest good.

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