Inner Wisdom in Speech

Neville's Inner Vision

Your spoken word is not a random sound but the outward sign of your inner state. When you are aligned with the I AM, the lips utter wisdom because understanding has taken up residence in consciousness. The proverb contrasts two inner climates: one that speaks with discernment, and another that is void of understanding and thus meets a rod—the natural consequence of misdirected thought and careless speech. In Neville's teaching, the 'lips' are the place where imagination meets form. If you insist that you are wise, quiet, and clear in every sentence, your environment will rearrange itself to reflect that truth. The rod is not an external punishment but the feedback of your mind returning to its rightful state: you get back what you imagine yourself to be. Therefore, attend to your inner understanding, cultivate steady awareness, and let your words be the natural expression of that inner light. Speak from the state you desire, not from fear or habit.