Inner Righteousness and Trust
Genesis 20:5 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Genesis 20 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Abraham tells Abimelech that Sarah is his sister and that she called him brother, claiming he acted with integrity of heart and innocence of hands. The verse frames a claim of moral uprightness as the motive behind outward action.
Neville's Inner Vision
In this verse, the outer proclamation of relationship and the claim of innocence reveal a deeper inner architecture. The 'integrity of my heart' is the steady state of consciousness you hold about yourself: a conviction that your inner motive is pure, aligned with the I AM. The 'innocency of my hands' speaks to your external acts—your deeds—being trusted as innocent expressions of that inner state. Rather than judging by appearances, Neville would guide you to recognize that these statements are not about historical fact but about the quality of your consciousness at the moment of action. When you claim purity and trust as your habitual posture, you set the stage for the world to reflect that inner image—separations dissolve, unity of self becomes visible, and your surroundings respond as if your stated beliefs were true. The verse invites you to see that self-consistent integrity is the magnet around which events arrange themselves.
Practice This Now
Assume right now: 'I am the I AM, pure, innocent, and trustworthy in heart and deed.' Feel this state as your reality, and let it color one ongoing situation in your life today.
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