Neville Goddard on Luke 17:3-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Luke 17 in context

Scripture Focus

3Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

4And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Luke 17:3-4

Biblical Context

Take heed to yourselves: be mindful of your inner state when another wrongs you. If there is repentance, forgive him, even if it happens repeatedly.

Neville's Inner Vision

Take heed to yourselves is an invitation to watch your inner life rather than judge the outer drama. The trespass is a projection of your current state, and the rebuke you offer sharpens your inner boundary within awareness. When repentance arises, forgiveness is not something you grant to another, but something you claim for your own consciousness as a return to the unity of I AM. To forgive seven times (or more) simply means to maintain a steady inner tone of mercy regardless of outward repetition. Each demand for forgiveness in the other’s mouth mirrors the turning of your own thoughts; in the moment you declare, 'I forgive,' you reset the scene to the consciousness of wholeness. Your neighbor becomes a mirror of your inner state, not a separate judge. The scriptural rhythm of repeated turning reminds you that you can always return to the peace of your own heart, where mercy reigns and the kingdom lies within.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and, in your imagination, picture the one who trespassed. Assume the feeling, 'I forgive now,' and witness them turn and say, 'I repent.' Hold that release until it feels real in your chest.