The Inner Judge Within

Neville's Inner Vision

Remember that scripture is not a history to memorize but a state of consciousness to awaken. When it says Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life, it points to a state of consciousness in you where awareness stands as the ruler, discerning every thought and feeling. Israel is your inner nation—your thoughts, desires, and impulses—and Samuel is the living faculty of discernment within, the I AM that observes and orders. The days of his life indicate an ongoing, continuous function, not scattered acts. In Neville’s terms, Samuel's judging is the habitual alignment of your inner states with truth, a steady, loving governance that prevents inner chaos. You are not calling down punishment; you are allowing awareness to select, refine, and foster what serves your wholeness. The act is an inner verdict spoken in stillness, a revision of imagination so that your inner kingdom reflects peace, order, and justice. Practice seeing yourself as the judge who remains, moment to moment, with compassion and clarity, choosing thoughts that honor your true nature.