Neville Goddard on Exodus 23:1-3 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Exodus 23 in context

Scripture Focus

1Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

2Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:

3Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.

Exodus 23:1-3

Biblical Context

Exodus 23:1-3 warns against false testimony, social pressure to do wrong, and bias toward the poor; it calls for fair and truthful judgment.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within the quiet garden of your mind Exodus 23:1-3 becomes a practice of inner judgment. The false report is a lie you tell yourself about another; the multitude is the clamor of habit that would push you to condemn; the poor man is any part of you that feels lack or fear of exposure. Your true self—the I AM—does not align with falsehood or coercion; it aligns with truth, justice, and mercy. When you hear a rumor, lean not on the many but on the single, clear witness within. See that which is true and let the rest fall away. In your imagination, revise any scene to reflect impartiality: the verdict is calm, fair, and compassionate; there is no bias toward power nor neglect toward the vulnerable. This is not denial but correct awareness: you are the witness who speaks truth from the godlike center of consciousness. Practice this as a daily guard for your mind, and you will find your external world adjusting to your inward statute.

Practice This Now

In a moment of quiet, hear a troubling report about someone. Stop the narration, declare I am the impartial witness within, and revise the scene to reveal truth and fairness; then rest in the feeling of absolute integrity.