In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches us a profound lesson on judgment and perception in Luke 6:37-42:
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you… Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”
At first glance, this seems like a moral instruction, a call to be kinder and less critical. But through Neville Goddard’s framework, this teaching takes on an even deeper, more powerful meaning. Instead of merely reframing our moral conduct, Jesus is guiding us to recognise how our inner assumptions shape the world around us.
The Key to Manifestation: Judging is Opposing the Wish Fulfilled
When Neville Goddard speaks of the Law of Assumption, he teaches that everything in our lives—our circumstances, relationships, and experiences—is a reflection of our inner state of consciousness. Our imagination is the creative force behind all of it. So, when we judge others, we are not imagining the “wish fulfilled.” Instead, we are entertaining the opposite assumption, one of limitation, separation, or imperfection.
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Judgment is a Counter-Intention
The moment you judge someone—whether it’s their actions, character, or behaviour—you are assuming they are in a state of imperfection. You are, in essence, saying that something about them doesn’t align with your ideal vision of the world.
This assumption stands in direct opposition to the assumption of the wish fulfilled. The “wish fulfilled” assumes wholeness, love, unity, and perfection. Judgment, however, assumes the opposite: separation, lack, and imperfection.
Neville often said, “You cannot assume two contradictory things at once.” And judging someone means you are momentarily abandoning the assumption that they are perfect as they are, and replacing it with a limiting belief about them. -
Manifestation Requires Single-mindedness
Manifestation is not about wishing for something while simultaneously entertaining opposing thoughts. It’s about assuming the end result—living in the end as though your desire is already realised. In other words, if you desire to experience harmony in a relationship, you must imagine that harmony as already present, without allowing judgment or criticism to cloud the vision.
The Speck and the Log: Interrupting Judgment and Revising the Inner State
In Luke 6:41-42, Jesus asks: “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” This analogy speaks directly to the way judgment distorts our perception and keeps us stuck in old, limiting assumptions.
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The Log Represents Deeply Held Assumptions
The "log" in your own eye is your deeply ingrained, subconscious beliefs and assumptions. These are the beliefs you may not even realise you have, but they shape everything you perceive.
Neville teaches that the subconscious is the seat of all assumptions. If you carry a deep assumption that people are generally untrustworthy, that assumption will filter how you see everyone in your life—even if they’ve given you no reason to doubt them. -
The Speck Represents the Projection of Those Assumptions
The “speck” is the minor flaw or imperfection that you project onto others, reflecting your internal state. In other words, the speck you see in someone else’s eye is simply a projection of the log you have in your own. You don’t see the world as it is, but as you are.
To change this, Neville advocates the process of Revision. You revise the old assumptions, the limiting beliefs, and re-imagine the past events as you wish they had been. If you have judged someone in the past, return to the scene in your imagination and revise it by seeing the other person in a new, more favourable light.
Interrupting Judgment: A Technique for Manifesting Clarity and Harmony
Neville teaches that manifestation is a conscious, deliberate act. The power lies in the present moment—in the thoughts you choose to entertain. So, how do we stop judging others and align with the assumption of the wish fulfilled? It’s simple, though not always easy. Here’s how you can apply it:
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Recognise Judgment as a Signal
When you catch yourself judging someone—whether internally or outwardly—understand that it is a sign that you’ve strayed from the state of the wish fulfilled. Judgment is a symptom that you are not imagining your desired reality.
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Interrupt the Thought
The moment judgment arises, interrupt it. Neville often spoke of the “law of substitution”—replace the old, limiting thought with a new, more empowering one.
If you judge someone for being rude, replace it with the assumption, “I see kindness and understanding in everyone,” or imagine a scenario where that person is acting in alignment with your ideal. -
Revise the Past
Neville's technique of revision is key here. If you’ve judged someone in the past, revisit that situation in your imagination. See it as you would have preferred it to unfold. Imagine a peaceful, harmonious exchange, where everyone involved is showing love, respect, or understanding. -
Stay in the Wish Fulfilled
Neville taught that manifestation is about staying in the end—persisting in the assumption that your desires are already realised. This means you must remain firmly rooted in the vision you hold for yourself and your relationships, not allowing judgment or negativity to distort it.
Living in the End: Manifesting Harmony Through Awakened Imagination
Jesus, in His awakened state of consciousness, exemplified what it means to live in the end. He did not judge, because He was aligned with the assumption that all things are perfect in their own right. As we align ourselves with this same awakened imagination, we begin to shift our own perception of reality.
By revising judgments, interrupting limiting thoughts, and persistently living in the end—imagining the wish fulfilled—we move into a space where we no longer see the specks in others. Instead, we perceive the world through the lens of love, unity, and harmony, and our outer world begins to reflect these assumptions.
In Conclusion:
To stop judging is to stop reinforcing the inner assumptions that limit your manifestation. The more you interrupt judgment and revise it through your imagination, the more you step into the power of assumption, the true creative force within you. Through Neville’s teachings, you can manifest the world you desire—one in which judgment no longer clouds your vision, and every interaction is rooted in harmony, love, and understanding.
Remember, every thought, word, and assumption you entertain shapes your reality. So, choose wisely, and begin to live in the end.
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