Neville Goddard on Proverbs 5:11-12 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Proverbs 5 in context

Scripture Focus

11And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

Proverbs 5:11-12

Biblical Context

Proverbs 5:11-12 warns that neglecting wise instruction and despising reproof ends in late regret and decay; the verse urges a turning back to heed guidance before it's too late.

Neville's Inner Vision

In the Neville Goddard frame, the flesh and body symbolize the worn-out state of a mind that has refused inner instruction. When you awaken to the I AM within, you realize you have despised the inner counsel that would have guided you to wholeness. The lament is not punishment but a signal that a new state of consciousness is possible. See every correction as coming from your higher self, not from an external judge, and allow it to revise your sense of self. By assuming, feeling, and living as the mind that is guided by inner instruction, you dissolve the old self and align with a life that renders the end-time lament unnecessary. The moment you accept instruction as your own awareness, you begin to experience harmony between your thoughts and your results, recognizing that you are always being corrected by the I AM for your own good.

Practice This Now

Imitate the inner pivot: close your eyes, affirm 'I am guided by my inner I AM now,' and feel gratitude for the correction you receive. Then, mentally rehearse a small present moment you previously resisted, and revise it by acting as if you already heed inner counsel.