Neville Goddard on Job 35:5-8 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Job 35 in context

Scripture Focus

5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.

6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?

7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?

8Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.

Job 35:5-8

Biblical Context

Job 35:5-8 invites you to look to higher heavens of consciousness and see that God is within, not a judge of your acts. Your inner wickedness or righteousness affects others, not divine punishment.

Neville's Inner Vision

View the heavens and the clouds as your inner skies, higher than the small self you think you are. The questions about sin or righteousness are not about God judging you from outside, but about the state you inhabit. God is the I AM within; your acts do not add to or subtract from Him, yet the life you live is shaped by the consciousness you wear. When you cling to wicked thoughts, you injure your own field and even touch others as you move through life. When you dwell in righteousness, you become a healing presence that can bless those around you. The verse tells you that what you do in your mind and with your heart matters more than ritual or outward appearances. Your state is the only currency that truly matters; it profits or harms the son of man because you are the differentiating center of your world. So turn your attention upward, revise the sense of limitation, and allow the I AM to inform your choices. As you imagine from that height, your world will reflect a more generous, true self back to you.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: Assume the I AM is awake within you now; for a few minutes, rest in that higher state and imagine a current situation gently rearranging to reflect your new inner posture.