Inner Wealth and Mercy Now

Proverbs 14:20-21 - A Neville Goddard interpretation

Read Proverbs 14 in context

Scripture Focus

20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:20-21

Biblical Context

Proverbs 14:20-21 contrasts social response with inner states: the poor provoke contempt, the rich attract friends; despising a neighbor is a sin, while mercy toward the poor brings happiness.

Neville's Inner Vision

Consider that 'the poor' and 'the rich' are not separate people but inner states of consciousness you wear. When you feel impoverished, you project contempt onto your inner neighbor; when you feel rich, you attract the company of inner friends. Despising your neighbor is really judging a part of yourself and cutting off your own wholeness; mercy on the poor is mercy on a neglected tendency within, and happiness flows from aligning with that merciful state. The invitation is to revise your inner weather: assume the wealthy, merciful self now; feel the I AM as the generous observer who blesses even the parts you once resisted. In that posture, the inner neighbors respond as friends, and the outward scene reflects provision and companionship. Remember, you are the I AM imagining itself into fullness; when you dwell in mercy, abundance becomes your natural atmosphere.

Practice This Now

Assume the state of abundance for 5 minutes: I AM the merciful, well-loved one. Bless your inner neighbor and feel the sense of companionship and provision rising within you.

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