Virtue Worth Beyond Rubies

Neville's Inner Vision

That line does not point to a person you are looking for, but to a state of consciousness you may inhabit. 'Virtuous' signifies wholeness, discernment, tenderness, and fidelity—an inner disposition rather than a property to possess. In Neville's terms, God is the I AM within, and virtue is an inner quality you assume, not a prize you chase. When you imagine yourself already virtuous, you stop seeking outer rubies and begin to operate from the authority of your inner worth. The search becomes a turning inward, where every choice reflects your assumed self: calm, just, generous, and wise. The verse does not belittle ordinary life but places its value on the inner currency that never depletes. Your task is to awaken to this state now, for consciousness creates experience. If you entertain the feeling of virtuous being, your world will gradually reflect that measure of worth back to you, revealing the pricelessness of your inner self as more valuable than any ruby.