Neville Goddard on James 2:5 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read James 2 in context

Scripture Focus

5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

James 2:5

Biblical Context

God has chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith. They are heirs of the kingdom for those who love Him.

Neville's Inner Vision

James 2:5 speaks of a divine selection: the poor of this world, rich in faith, are heirs of the Kingdom for those who love Him. In the inner reading, the 'poor' is not a lack but a sign that outer riches do not define worth; 'rich in faith' is a living trust in the I AM—the awareness that the Kingdom is already mine. When you love God, you align with this truth, not by striving but by assuming the end. The Kingdom is not a future estate but a present state of consciousness that expresses as your life once you revise the inner scene. To practice, dwell in the feeling of abundance and act as if the Kingdom's wealth is your present reality. The divine choice is your immediate recognition of this truth, dissolving lack through imagination.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: Assume the state that you are rich in faith and an heir to the Kingdom. Sit quietly, repeat, 'I am the beloved, rich in faith, an heir of the Kingdom,' and feel the truth as already yours.