[Greek] ἐντρέπω (entrepō), [Latin] revereri, [Latin] timere, [Latin] confundere: to stand in awe: to put to shame, to invert, to respect, to confound, to reverence, to make ashamed, to feel respect for, to turn in; Mt.21:37, Mk.12:6, Lk.18:2,4, 1Cor.4:14, 2Thess.3:14, Tit.2:8, Heb.12:9
Shame: when we “turn in upon ourselves”. It is shameful seeing how money is being spent at USAID and other charitable NGO’s.
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to turn about, to make one turn, to hesitate, to fell misgivings, to turn toward to, to give heed to, to reverse, to respect, to show reverence, and to shame.
Polybius’ Histories 31.2: “To the ambassadors of the Gauls in Asia they granted autonomy, on condition that they remained within their dwellers, and went on to warlike expeditions beyond their frontiers.”
Sophocles’ Ajax 90: “You there, Ajax, once I again I call you! Why do show so little regard for your city?”
Plato’s Crito 52c: “And moreover even at your trial you might have offered exile as your penalty. But then you put on airs and said you were not disturbed if you must die. And now you are not ashamed to think of those words, and you do not respect us and the laws.”
Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus 724: “Pay them no regard.”
Old Testament: This term, related to several Hebrew terms, means to shame, to confound, to insult (humiliate), to humble, to be humble, to be contrite, and to dishonor.
New Testament: This term means to respect, to make ashamed, and to be ashamed. This comes from the result of wanting to withdrawal inward (hide oneself).
Scripture:
Mt.21:37: “Finally, the landowner sent his son to them, thinking, ‘They will respect my son.'” (The landowner had hoped that the tenants would respect his son. Likewise, the Father, already knowing the fate of His on, gives us free will to decide whether to honor, to esteem, and to show deference to His Son and Himself. This is by no means a positive affirmation about human character by Luke.)
1Cor.4:14: “I am writing you this not to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.” (Paul, in a constructive manner, uses shame to correct his congregation. Paul acts like a loving father. Paul seeks to warn, to offer wisdom, to point out others’ faults, and to cause others to reform their ways.)
2Thess.3:14: “If anyone does not obey our word as expressed in this letter, take note of this person not to associate with him, that he may be put to shame.” (Paul calls upon the Thessalonians not to be remiss in doing good. Those who do not obey this word are to be shamed and ostracized. Some of the Thessalonians are acting in a disorderly way.)
Lk.18:4: For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought, ‘While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, but this widow keeps bothering me.”
- This atheistic judge did not concern himself with God. This judge only pays lip service to God.
- The woman is persistent in seeking justice before the judge.
- The judged failed to show judicial diligence toward the women. The judge just wanted to avoid trouble from the women.
- This parable speaks to the importance of persistent prayer so that they may not fall victims to apostasy.
- God will hear the petitions of those who are faithful to Him.
Tit.2:7-8: “Show yourself as a model of good deeds and sound speech that cannot be criticized, so that the opponent will be put to shame without anything bad to say about us.” (One’s good behavior and example will put others to shame.)
Heb.12:9: “We had our earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them. Should we not then submit all the more to the Father?” (As God treats us sons and daughters, we must endure our trials as discipline from a loving Father.)
Entropy: This is a measure of the degree of disorder or uncertainty in a system. The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics states that the energy state of system moves from a state of order to a state of disorder over time. The process will cease when an equilibrium of energy states has been achieved.
Etymology: This term literally means “turning in upon oneself.” This inward turning (en-) provides a time of self-reflection and allowing one to examine one’s actions. This self-reflection can involve shame, humbleness, remorse, or reverence. This inward turning often allows for conversion. Entropy is a measure of disorder (reduction of order).
Conclusion:
Entropy, reverence, revere, confound, confounding, reprehensible
Turning inward, disorder, and reducing are related. Turning inward (self-reflection) ==> shame, remorse, humbleness, hesitation, fear, and reverence. No shame ==> doing whatever one wants, not caring what others think.
Old Testament: This term is very relatable to poor, humble, and vulnerable people. Humbleness in heart and contriteness ==> often leads to a favorable relationship with God.
A person, who relies only upon himself (increases himself) and moves inward (away from God) will ultimately face spiritual weakness and emptiness.
A person who humbles (decreases himself) and seeks outward (toward God) will find spiritual strength and seek God’s strength.
Update: Ever since Pope Francis has become pope, the Church has been in a state of GREAT DISORDER (doctrinal and liturgical confusion and disorder)
Vatican II (and the synodal Church) theoretically states Church teachings against homosexuality, yet their LGBTQ outreach continues to increase. Why are they not actively stating Church teachings to decrease the need for this outreach? The Vatican seems to be paying lip service to these Church teachings. It is quite the opposite. That is why we have Fiducia Supplicans.
Homosexuality and same-sex unions are intrinsic disordered forms of God’s designs for man, wife, and marriage.
The Vatican allowed a group of dancers perform before the remains of St. Maria Goretti. It seems Vatican II has more deference to an animated icon (Luce) than an actual saint.
In Lima, Peru and a “Catholic” university and Cardinal Castillo defended a blasphemous play involving image of Mary. Lived experiences: just more reimagining ways to offend Mary.
These Modernists and Synodalists continue to remake, undermine, and disrespect Jesus’s Church’s teachings into a Church made in the image of man.
The repeated chaos, confusion, heresy, and sacrilege found in this synodal Church rightfully must receive criticism when it is due.
It has been scandalous to discover that the executives of these Catholic NGO’s and organizations have huge salaries. This does not look good for a charity.
It has been scandalous that these Catholic charities and NGOs have been using their funds for LGBTQ causes, abortion, condoms, atheism, child trafficking, and illegal immigration. Their money supply is being cut off. They are already cutting their staffs. Other govt. organizations are now being looked at.
Many proponent for continuing this funding charitable organizations prioritize focus on immigrants. This contradicts the hierarchy of the principle of giving resources at the nearest level of influence. Focus on God, then, self, family, community, state, nation, outsiders.
So the Greeks had it right after all. We get very unsettled and disturbed when we cringe in situations. When we do something stupid or embarrassing, we just want to “turn in and hide”. Then we need to pick up the pieces.
We are now discovering how USAID has become a cesspool of spending, pork, and corruption. USAID is now being shut down
“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.” Corrie ten Boom
“Entropy makes things fall, but life and God ingeniously rigs the game so that when they do they often fall in place.” John Tooby
“If you see your brother sinning openly, you should not cover up for him, but you should rebuke him in front of everyone, so that he may be ashamed and repent.” St. John Chrysostom
“I want a mess. We knew that in Rio there would be great disorder, but I want trouble in the diocese!” Pope Francis (This pope has caused great disorder and chaos in the Church)
“It is a mistake for the Church to try to hold on to old traditions or to have clear answers for everything.” Pope Francis (This pope clearly has disdain for Tradition and traditional Catholics.)
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