Neville Goddard on 1 Timothy 6:6-10 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Timothy 6 in context

Scripture Focus

6But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:6-10

Biblical Context

Godliness with contentment is great gain. We brought nothing into the world and can carry nothing out; contentment with food and raiment suffices, and the love of money is the root of all evil.

Neville's Inner Vision

Imagine that the whole world of money and affairs is not out there, but within your own consciousness. Paul does not condemn coins; he unveils a psychological law: the love of wealth is the seductive belief that you are lacking, and that belief breeds the very condition you fear. When you choose godliness with contentment, you align with the state of sufficiency already present as your I AM. Picture yourself not chasing after wealth but resting in the conviction that provision follows from your inner trust. The phrase 'the root of all evil' refers to the misidentification of self as ever scarce, which you revise by living from an inner abundance. In your imagination, wealth becomes a symbol, not a master; you respect money as an energy you direct through thoughtful use, not as a measure of worth. Keep your attention on the feeling of being cared for, and the outer world will reflect that inner certainty. You are asked to dwell in gratitude, and in that dwelling you discover true gain: the quiet, contented I AM—the God within you owning all.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: Close your eyes and assume you are already provided. Repeat softly, 'I am content; I am supplied,' and let the feeling of sufficiency wash through you until it lingers as your dominant state.