Neville Goddard on Matthew 23:5-7 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Matthew 23 in context

Scripture Focus

5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Matthew 23:5-7

Biblical Context

Jesus condemns acts done to be seen by others, enlarging symbols and seeking honor. The emphasis is on outward status rather than true, inner worship.

Neville's Inner Vision

Viewed through the I AM, Matthew 23:5-7 reveals that the signs of piety—broad phylacteries, expanded borders, lofty seats, and public greetings—mirror an inner hunger for approval. The outer symbols are not a problem of God; they are the psychology of a mind mistaking attention for worth. The kingdom of God is not a house of titles but the present state of awareness you inhabit. When you imagine yourself being seen by men, you are consenting to a reality ruled by the ego—noise, praise, and Rabbinic labels. To recover true worship, you must revise that state by assuming the one Presence that judges you: the I AM within. In that assumed state you do not seek ceilings or seats; you acknowledge you are already seen and governed by the Presence that cannot be named. Your actions shift from performance to alignment, from public acclaim to inner quiet. The soft whisper of inner recognition replaces the crowd's applause, and authentic worship arises as a natural expression of consciousness.