The Inner Boundary of Peace
Deuteronomy 23:6 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Deuteronomy 23 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The verse instructs not to seek the peace or prosperity of a people forever, underscoring holiness, separation, and covenant loyalty.
Neville's Inner Vision
To the inward reader, the decree becomes a law of your own consciousness: do not seek the peace or prosperity of a state of mind that would pull you away from the I AM. The outer nations symbolize influences and thoughts that would entice you into idolatry of ego, fear, or money—habits that compromise holiness. Your true sovereignty rests in your imagination; obedience is the fidelity you render to your divine Source. When a supposed peace arises from a source that contradicts your inner law, revise the scene by assuming you already stand in union with the I AM, and that all true blessing flows from that oneness. This is not a call to hostility toward others, but a discipline of inner allegiance: keep your inner temple intact, and the world of effect will reflect the harmony born of your covenant. The command becomes a permission to trust your inner ruler, aware that prosperity follows perception when you dwell in the truth of I AM.
Practice This Now
Assume the state: I am the I AM, and all true peace and prosperity flow from within. Then, visualize a radiant inner temple receiving this blessing, unmoved by outer claims.
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