The Inner Word: Yes or No
James 5:12 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read James 5 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
James 5:12 urges honesty in speech—avoid swearing oaths, and let your yes be yes and your no no. It points to integrity of inner conviction expressed plainly.
Neville's Inner Vision
Your word is the echo of the inner state you dwell in. In Neville's terms, oaths are attempts to bind an uncertain inner disposition to an unstable outer show; true vow arises from the I AM, the awareness that already is. When you say yes or no with certainty, you are not making a demand on the universe; you are declaring the state you already inhabit. Condemnation comes when your inner conviction and your spoken word are not in harmony; you imagine consequences because you have not aligned your feeling with your decision. The remedy is simple: dwell in the feeling that your word is the law of your present experience; assume the outcome as already real; speak only what you have earned by your inner state. Practice: in stillness, choose a small decision, imagine it fulfilled, feel the surety, and then speak 'Yes' or 'No' accordingly, without hesitation. If you falter, revise by returning to the I AM and reimagining your stance as unshakable.
Practice This Now
Pause before speaking today; in your mind, affirm that your word is the expression of your inner state and that a yes or no is already true. Then speak with unwavering certainty.
The Bible Through Neville










Neville Bible Sparks









