In the Bible, the word "tongues" goes beyond just literal languages—it represents the inner speech that flows from the subconscious and shapes the reality we experience. According to Neville Goddard, "tongues" can be understood as our inner conversation—the silent dialogues we constantly have with ourselves. Our world is the reflection of these assumptions.
When we look at the Bible through Neville's perspective, references to tongues are not about language alone but about how imagination and belief align, or misalign, with the desired outcome. Let’s explore how these passages relate to the creative process Neville describes:
1. The Tower of Babel – Fragmented Imagination (Genesis 11:1–9)
The story begins with a people who share a single language and set out to build a tower to reach the heavens. This one language represents a focused imagination. However, as they shift their focus towards the external structure, they lose sight of the creative source—imagination itself.
The “confusion of tongues” is a breakdown in their assumptions. When we disconnect from the power of imagination, our inner conversation fragments, and manifestation becomes erratic. We may find ourselves saying one thing and feeling another—creating a contradictory reality that cannot manifest clearly.
2. Speaking in New Tongues – A Shift in Assumption (Mark 16:17)
"And these signs will follow those who believe... they will speak in new tongues."
In Neville's framework, "new tongues" represent new assumptions. To believe is to assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled. When you change your inner conversation, your external world must follow suit. The assumptions you hold are the language of creation, and as you adopt new ones, your reality changes.
3. Pentecost – The Awakened Word (Acts 2:4)
"They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues."
The "Holy Spirit" in Neville's teachings represents imagination—the creative power within you. Speaking in tongues here is not about speaking in a foreign language, but about expressing your imagination in new ways. It is the moment when your inner assumptions align with the feeling of the wish fulfilled, and your reality begins to reflect this shift.
4. The Gift of Interpretation – Understanding Your Inner Voice (1 Corinthians 12:10)
"To another, various kinds of tongues; to another, the interpretation of tongues."
There are many ways to imagine and assume. These are the "kinds of tongues"—the different states of being you can embody. But only when you interpret your inner speech—become aware of your assumptions—can you align with the state you wish to experience. Mastery of this inner dialogue is mastery over your reality.
5. Mysteries in the Spirit – The Secret Language of Desire (1 Corinthians 14:2)
"He who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God... he utters mysteries in the Spirit."
When you affirm your desires, the world may not understand. But your subconscious mind understands perfectly. These inner conversations—what seem like mysteries to others—are the commands you give to your subconscious. Your inner speech shapes your external world.
6. Building the Inner Man – Strengthening Through Assumptions (1 Corinthians 14:4)
"He who speaks in a tongue builds up himself."
To speak deliberately within yourself—to assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled—is to build your inner world. Every assumption you accept strengthens your reality. As you change your inner speech, you shape your outer world, building a life that aligns with your desires.
7. Cornelius’ Awakening – The Echo of Realisation (Acts 10:46)
"They heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God."
This moment represents the shift in consciousness—the moment when new assumptions become real and are felt as truths. As your inner assumptions change, your subconscious affirms them, and your outer world begins to reflect the shift. Baptism here symbolises full immersion into a new state of being, and the tongues follow as the external confirmation of that inner shift.
Conclusion: Speaking as Creation
To "speak in tongues" is not about losing control—it is about taking control of creation. Your imagination is the force that shapes your world, and your inner conversation is the means through which you direct that force. The Tower of Babel represents what happens when imagination is misdirected, while Pentecost reveals what happens when your inner speech aligns with your desires.
The task is not to wait for signs or outward confirmation. Instead, it is to change your inner conversation—to speak in new tongues, to assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled, and to create the world you desire.
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