Neville Goddard on Luke 3:8-9 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Luke 3 in context

Scripture Focus

8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

9And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Luke 3:8-9

Biblical Context

John the Baptist urges fruits worthy of repentance, warning that relying on Abrahamic lineage won’t save you; judgment will prune away unfruitful trees.

Neville's Inner Vision

On the inner plane, Luke's words declare a shift of state, not a record of deeds. 'Fruits worthy of repentance' are acts that arise from a renewed consciousness—the I AM aware of itself as your life, your source, and your right now. To say 'We have Abraham to our father' is to cling to a historical identity; yet God can raise up stones into children of Abraham, which means your worth and possibility come from the divine presence within, not from lineage or status. The 'axe laid to the root' is a vivid invitation to root out stubborn beliefs about separation, lack, or special privilege. When you revise that sense of self and align with the truth that you are one with God, the root is pruned and your life begins to bear genuine fruit immediately. The letter of judgment dissolves into the inner law of life: your choices, thoughts, and feelings naturally reflect the divine order that you have invited by your consciousness. Trust that the same power that casts away trees can now nourish your branches, so your faithfulness becomes a continual fruiting of love, integrity, and compassion.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the state: I am the fruitful tree of God, bearing good fruit now. Visualize your day as small, daily acts of honesty, kindness, and courage, each one a visible fruit born from this inner conviction.