Neville Goddard on Deuteronomy 17:2-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Deuteronomy 17 in context

Scripture Focus

2If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,

3And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;

4And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:

Deuteronomy 17:2-4

Biblical Context

The passage warns of a found abomination within Israel—wickedness that transgresses the covenant by worshiping other gods—emphasizing loyalty and the demand for true worship. It points to an inner standard of fidelity that must be recognized and upheld.

Neville's Inner Vision

On the surface the decree speaks of a found abomination within Israel, a thing done in the sight of the LORD. In true Neville fashion, see this as a description of a state of consciousness found in the gates of your own mind. The 'wickedness' is not a person, but a belief that you have fallen from the I AM, a habit of worshipping 'other gods'—the sun, the moon, the host of heaven—as if you were separated from the living presence. These idols are simply thoughts and images that pull attention away from the one reality you are: the I AM. The task is not external judgment but inner investigation: diligently inquire what belief you have entertained, what allegiance you have given your mind, and where you have forgotten your true self. If the inner Israel is aligned with such a belief, revise it—name the state as a mere belief and declare the covenant of the I AM restored. Then, feel the reality of that loyalty now, and let the outward appearances reflect that inner alignment.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume you are faithful to the I AM; repeat the phrase I AM until you feel the covenant kept within. When doubts arise, revise them by saying there is no other god but the I AM and notice the outer world shifting to reflect that inner truth.