Inner Covenant of Truth
1 Samuel 20:8-9 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read 1 Samuel 20 in context
Scripture Focus
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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