Proverbs 22:15 Inner Discipline
Proverbs 22:15 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
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Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Foolish impulses reside in the heart of the naive mind. The rod of correction is a metaphor for inner discipline that can drive those impulses far from the mind.
Neville's Inner Vision
Foolishness is not a thing you battle in the world; it is a state of consciousness you inhabit. The child symbolizes the part of you that forgets you are the I AM, the awareness that rules your scene. The rod of correction stands for the inner law of mind—an unseen yet felt discipline that reorients thought, impulse, and action. When you assume the I AM as the sole governor of your affairs, the foolish tendency loses its grip and is displaced by a vivid sense of your higher self. This correction is not punishment but alignment; it is an inner adjustment that brings discernment into behavior. The practice is to revise from within: feel the change in your inner state, and then act from this new posture rather than from impulsive desire. Through steady inner alignment, the inner kingdom progresses toward wisdom, obedience, and enduring discernment.
Practice This Now
For a few minutes, close your eyes, rest a hand on your chest, and affirm: 'I am the I AM; I govern this scene with wisdom.' Then visualize a clear inner boundary—the rod of correction—redirecting any impulse toward folly into measured, discerning response.
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