Israel’s Wandering Mind

Throughout the Bible, patterns emerge: time and again, Israel “did evil in the sight of the LORD.” This phrase signals a state of spiritual misalignment — a failure to maintain conscious connection with the creative power symbolised by God.

From the perspective of Neville Goddard’s teachings, this pattern reveals a deep truth about the nature of assumption and manifestation:

The Power of Assumption

When we make an assumption — a mental acceptance or belief about reality — we set into motion the creative forces of imagination. The Bible symbolises this as Israel aligning with God’s will. The “good” periods, when Israel is faithful, correspond to the mind firmly holding an assumption in belief.

The Wandering Mind and the Fall into ‘Evil’

Yet, the recurring biblical phrase “Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD” shows how often the mind wanders. The reader or practitioner experiences a similar phenomenon: after assuming a new reality, doubts creep in, attention shifts, and old habits or states reassert themselves. Love fails. The “evil” here is not moral judgment but a departure from the newly assumed state of being

The Consequences of Losing Assumption

Just as Israel faced oppression and hardship after turning away, the manifesting consciousness faces resistance or lack of results when belief weakens or attention lapses. The external “hardship” mirrors internal conflict or delay in manifestation.

The Return Through Renewed Assumption

The biblical narrative then records Israel’s cry to God and the rise of a deliverer — a judge or prophet who brings liberation. Symbolically, this represents the inner return to a renewed assumption, a re-focusing of consciousness on the chosen state. Manifestation resumes when the mind consciously takes back control.

Practical Lesson: Stay Mindful and Persistent

The Bible’s repetitive pattern is a reminder to those practicing the Law of Assumption: manifestation is not a one-time event but a continuous mental effort. It requires vigilance to notice when the mind has “wandered off,” and the willingness to gently bring it back to the assumed state, re-igniting belief and feeling.

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Conclusion:

The Bible’s frequent mention that “Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD” beautifully illustrates the natural law behind manifestation — the Law of Assumption. It teaches us that while we are always creating through our beliefs and imaginations, we must maintain awareness and attention on our assumptions. The process includes lapses and returns, struggles and deliverance, all reflected in the ancient story of Israel’s spiritual cycles.