The Way

Jesus gave two teachings that, when read symbolically, speak directly to the spiritual cost of discovering the true creative power within: imagination . “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God .” (Matthew 19:24) “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:45–46) The first is a picture of inability: the rich man cannot enter. The second is a picture of success: the merchant does enter—but only by selling everything. The Bible isn't simply warning about wealth or greed. It’s pointing to something deeper. The "rich man" is anyone who is full of external dependencies: knowledge, reputation, traditions, religious practice, identity, logic. These things weigh down the camel. They bulk up the self. And that self is too wide to pass through the eye of the needle. The “eye of ...

The command “ Love your neighbour as yourself ” is often taken as a call for outward kindness. But in the teachings of Neville Goddard—and in light of the biblical name Elohim , which is rendered God in English ,  —this command reveals something deeper: a psychological law of creation. Your “neighbour” is not the person next to you. It is the next state of mind. The thought beside your current thought. The feeling that follows your present mood. To love your neighbour is to lovingly regard every nearby state—every inner possibility—as yourself. Neighbours Are Mental States Side by Side According to Genesis, Elohim created the world. But this name, as shown in Strong’s Concordance, is plural—“gods,” “ rulers ,” “ judges ,” “ divine ones .” It refers not to a single being, but to the multitude of principles and powers active within the mind . Neville Goddard saw this Elohim not as an external deity, but as your imaginative faculties —the many aspects of consciousness that create...

"His disciples said, 'Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; by this we believe that you came from God.'" (John 16:29–30) Before this, Jesus often said,  "I have said these things to you in figures of speech; the hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but will tell you plainly about the Father." (John 16:25). Then He adds,  "The Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God ." (John 16:27). Why Did They Suddenly Understand? Until this moment, the disciples did not fully grasp who Jesus truly was. In Neville Goddard’s teaching, Jesus symbolises imagination   used rightly — the creative power within each of us. Jesus spoke in parables because that is how the people perceived Him — as something external, distant, and symbolic. They were not ready to see Him as their own ...

In Luke 20:27–40, the Sadducees approach Jesus with a curious question designed to mock the idea of resurrection. They describe a woman who was married to seven brothers in succession, each dying without leaving her a child. Finally, they ask: “In the resurrection, whose wife will she be?” Jesus replies with a profound spiritual insight: “They which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world… neither marry, nor are given in marriage… for they are equal unto the angels.” Neville Goddard, known for interpreting Scripture as symbolic instruction for psychological transformation, invites us to see beyond the literal narrative. It's not a riddle when it's interpreted psychologically. To Neville, this is not about earthly marriage but about the inner union of awareness and the subconscious mind — the true creative marriage at the heart of spiritual awakening. The Archetypal Union in Genesis Genesis 1:26 describes the creation of man in the image and likeness of God. Th...

Interpreting the Bible’s Parables about Vineyards, Vines, and Grapes through Neville Goddard’s Teachings  reveals a deep connection to imagination, consciousness, and the power of belief. Evoking the Garden of Eden and the Song of Solomon , the symbolism of vines often relates the unfolding of a person’s self-perception . Here's an overview of the key parables that involve vineyards and how Neville might interpret them: The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) In this parable, Jesus tells of a vineyard owner who hires workers at different times of the day, yet pays them all the same wage. This is often understood as a story about grace, but from Neville’s perspective, it speaks to the principle of assumption and how everyone has access to the creative power of imagination. The vineyard is the field of consciousness, where we plant the seeds of our thoughts (our assumptions). The workers represent individuals at various stages of awareness or understandin...

In John 16:25–33, Jesus speaks intimately to His disciples of future trials, inner peace, and their shared divine connection. When read through Neville Goddard’s understanding of imagination and consciousness , these verses reveal a psychological journey: a move from external dependence to the discovery of the creative power within. Asking in the State of Imagination "I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures, but will tell you plainly of the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father for you; for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God." (John 16:25–27) Neville saw "asking in my name" not as using certain words but as entering a new state of consciousness — the I AM . Here, you no longer rely on an external intermediary but claim oneness with the Father, which Neville identified...

In Luke 6:37–42, Jesus says: “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Rather than a moral code, this is a statement of spiritual law . Neville Goddard taught that the world mirrors our assumptions —not our words or outer actions. Judgment, then, is not just criticism of others, but holding assumptions that deny your desire already fulfilled . This brings us back to Genesis 1:11 , where God commands: “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself…” Everything begins with a seed—an inner idea or assumption . This seed brings forth after its kind. From this principle grow two symbolic trees in Eden: the Tree of Life , and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil . These represent two ways of using imagination: The Tree of Life is the assumption that your desire is already fulfilled. It brings life, peace, and a...

The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19 is often interpreted as a lesson in gratitude and healing. However, through Neville Goddard’s teachings, it reveals deeper insights into the inner workings and the decay of imagination, and the transformative power of praise and gratitude. The Symbolism of the Number Ten In biblical symbolism, the number 10 represents completion—a full cycle. The ten lepers embody a fragmented state of consciousness , symbolising the scattered, disconnected aspects of the mind. Each leper reflects a different facet of the psyche , separate from its true, whole self—mirroring the fragmentation of thought and identity that arises when we are disconnected from our creative power. Goddard’s teachings suggest that true healing begins from within. The number 10 reflects the totality of these fragmented states of mind, and the healing process involves returning to wholeness. Just as the tithe symbolises returning a portion of wealth to its source, the one leper w...

"You did not take me for yourselves, but I took you for myself, and I gave you orders to go and get fruit, the fruit of which will be for ever: so that whatever request you make to the Father in my name he may give it to you." — John 15:16, BBE " I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine ;" - Song of Solomon 6:3  This verse, seen through Neville Goddard’s insight, is not about an external deity choosing you—but the awakening of your own awareness to imagination as the true creative power. Chosen by the I AM Within “You did not take me for yourselves” reflects the idea that spiritual awakening isn’t decided by intellect. The shift happens when your deeper self—the I AM—calls you to see . The “me” here is not a man, but the awareness of being . The moment you awaken to this truth, you’re no longer a passive believer—you become a conscious creator. You Were Appointed to Bear Fruit To be given orders “to go and get fruit” is to be appointed to live from this awakened s...

65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. — John 6:65–66 (KJV) From a Neville Goddard perspective, Jesus represents the awakened imagination —that part of you which knows it is the creative power of God. The “Father” is your deeper self , the formless, unconditioned I AM that quickens that realisation from within. And this passage? It’s one of those moments where the crowd goes quiet, someone coughs awkwardly, and then half the group leaves. The Inner Unfollow “No man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.” Neville would say this means you can’t truly accept that your imagination is God unless it has been stirred from the depths of your own being. It’s not something that can be forced or taught from the outside. It must be revealed inwardly —by your own I AM. Without that revelation, the teaching sounds...

In Neville Goddard's framework, the parable of the Unforgiving Steward (found in Luke 16:1–13 ) can be interpreted symbolically as a lesson on consciousness , imagination , and the law of forgiveness . Here’s how Neville might approach it: The Setting: The Steward and the Master The steward in this parable represents the imagination or subconscious mind . The master, being the one who owns everything, symbolises the higher self or divine consciousness , the true owner of all things. The steward, in his role, is tasked with managing or handling the affairs of the master, but instead of being faithful to his task, he mismanages his duties. This suggests that the subconscious mind (the steward) is often misdirected or misused in our own lives, as it is not always directed with the clarity of purpose that the higher self (the master) requires. The Steward’s Debt The steward owes a great debt to the master, symbolising the unresolved past or unforgiven thoughts . This debt can b...

Understanding Jesus' Challenge Through Neville Goddard’s Teachings “You see a cloud coming up in the west, and straight away you say, ‘There will be rain’; and so it is. And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be heat’; and so it is. O you false ones! the face of the earth and the heaven you are able to make out: but how is it that you are not able to make out this time?” — Luke 12:54–56 (BBE) We know when rain is coming. We know when the wind means heat. We read signs all day long—news headlines, market shifts, even people’s moods. But Jesus points to something far more important: Can you make out this time? Not the time on the clock, but the inner time . The state of being you’re dwelling in right now. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, this is crucial. He’d say that the real “weather” is your state of consciousness. You are always planting seeds in imagination—are you aware of which ones are about to bloom? Do you notice when a desire is aliv...

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought" — Matthew 13:45-46 In the Gospel of Matthew 13:45-46 there’s a parable that speaks of a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds the pearl of great price, he sells everything he owns to possess it. This pearl represents something of immense value, something worth sacrificing everything for. Neville Goddard, in his teachings, offers a deeper understanding of this parable that aligns perfectly with his principles of manifestation, imagination , and the creative power within us . For Neville, the pearl of great price symbolises the true self – the unshakable awareness of being that exists beyond the fluctuations of the outer world. It is the essence of your imagination , which has the power to create and shape your reality. The Pearl as Your Imagination Neville often emphasised that imagination is the key to ...

“So the last shall be first, and the first last…” — Matthew 20:16 This isn’t about time. It’s not about history. It’s a riddle that reveals the hidden structure of consciousness. Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not literal but symbolic— a psychological document showing how the unseen world within you becomes the world around you . What appears to be “first” in life—what is visible, factual, and urgent—is not truly first. And what seems “last”—your imagination, your inner assumptions, your silent states of being—is actually the first cause of everything you experience. This truth is already encoded in the opening lines of Genesis: “And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night…” — Genesis 1:16 What appears to describe the sun and moon is, in Neville’s interpretation, a symbolic division within consciousness itself . A division between the declarative and the receptive. The visible and the invisible. The “I Am” an...