Neville Goddard on Deuteronomy 17:16 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Deuteronomy 17 in context

Scripture Focus

16But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

Deuteronomy 17:16

Biblical Context

Deuteronomy 17:16 warns against multiplying outward power and returning to old, Egypt-like dependencies; the real message is a call to trust inner guidance. It points to the inner source of security rather than external forces.

Neville's Inner Vision

Deuteronomy 17:16 speaks not of horses but of states of mind. To multiply horses is to hire external security; to return to Egypt is to fall back into old, fear-based patterns. The verse teaches that you must not lean on outward power for your protection, for true strength comes from the I AM within. In this light, the king’s arsenal is a symbol: beliefs in scarcity, danger, and safety found in externals. The present moment is your inner kingdom, and awareness is the only power you actually wield. When you feel the urge to bolster yourself with wealth, status, or alliances, you are flirting with the old vision. Turn inward and imagine your I AM as the sole source of support and resource. See that what you seek is already within; outward forms are only signs your inner state is aligned or misaligned. By aligning with the I AM, you deny the habit of returning to Egypt and awaken a steady, fearless life guided by inner truth.

Practice This Now

Assume the feeling of inner security now. If thoughts arise of needing external protection, revise them by affirming 'I AM' as your only shield and visualize a luminous, protective presence surrounding you.