Idle Words, Eternal Consequences
Matthew 12:36-37 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Matthew 12 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The verse shows that every word is weighed in judgment. Idle speech reveals and shapes your inner state.
Neville's Inner Vision
Beloved, within the I AM your words are not mere sounds but outward signs of your inner conviction. Idle speech flows from an unattended state you have not chosen to revise. You imagine lack or limitation, and your tongue sings back to you the belief you already carry. The day of judgment is not distant; it is the instant you see that what you spoke has already colored your inner atmosphere. The remedy is practical: assume the end you desire and feel it real until your word aligns with the state you intend to dwell in. If you revise a thoughtless sentence to reflect your wished-for reality, you justify the truth you intend to live. Speak from the state you want to inhabit, not from the fear that governs you. Remember: your imagination is the causal power; through disciplined speech you reshape your inner world and, accordingly, your outer life.
Practice This Now
Identify one idle phrase you commonly utter. Revise it into an assertion of your desired state and repeat until it feels true.
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