[Greek] ἀμελέω (ameleō), [Latin] neglegere

[Greek] ἀμελέω (ameleō), [Latin] neglegere: to neglect, to be negligent, to be neglectful, to be careless, to pay no attention, to have no regard, to disregard, to not care; Mt.22:5, 1Tim.4:14, Heb.2:3, Heb.8:9, 2Pet. 1:12

This Synodal Church seems to have both neglected Jesus’ Church’s primary mission to bring souls into heaven. Instead, the The Church has focused more on MAKING A BETTER WORLD/SEEKING FAVOR WITH THE WORLD.

Background information:

Greek Hellenism: This term means to neglect, to have no care for, to lose sight of, to be careless, to overlook, to slight, to let someone suffer, and to be negligent.

Hesiod’s Works and Days 400: “And they do not heed you.”

Thuycides’ The Peloponnesian War 3.40: “Teach your other allies by a striking example that the penalty of rebellion is death. Let them once understand this and you will not have so often to neglect your enemies while you are fighting your own confederates.”

Isocrates’ Evagorus 9.78: “And do not imagine that I am reproaching you for indifference at present, because I often admonish you on the same subject.” Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis 1094 states “Where now does the face of modesty or virtue have any strength? Seeing that godlessness holds sway and virtue is neglected by men and thrust behind them.”

Old Testament: This term means to resist, to provoke, to rebel, and to be disobedient.

New Testament: This term, used both in a willful and unintentional sense, means to ignore, to neglect, to be neglectful (not standing by something), and to be reminded.

Scripture:

Mt.22:5:“Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.” (Some guests disrespectfully ignored the invitations to the wedding feast. The king invited other guests, yet one did not come with a wedding garment.)

Receiving wedding invitations:

1. The king prepares a celebration for his son and for those who will hear the invitation to come.
2. This feast symbolizes what is ahead for those who have received the work of Christ.
3. Those invited are given clothing to wear. This wedding garment refers to repentance, righteousness, change of heart and mind, and a life of good works.
4. These servants were apostles, disciples, and missionaries.
5. The lack of proper wedding garments represent a purposeful rejection of the king’s provision for the guest.
6. This is an insult which is greater than refusing to come to the wedding. This is a refusal to wear God’s garment of righteous that He provides.
7. This rejection can range from indifference, willful neglect, and negligence.
8. The first guests may represent the Jews. The first servants sent out may refer to the Old Testament prophets.

1Tim.4:14:“Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate.” (Paul reminds Timothy of the spiritual gift of teaching and exhortation that he has been given. Do not let this gift lie unused.)

Heb.8:9:“It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers the day I took them by the hand to lead them forth from the land of Egypt; for they did not stand by My covenant and I ignored them, says the Lord.” (The Lord offers a new superior covenant, without the need for the Law. This makes reference to Rom.2:14-15.)

2Pet.1:12: “Therefore, I will always remind [not be negligent] you of these things, even though you already known them and are established in the truth you have.” (This seeks to call to mind the apostle’s witness to the truth.)

Apostolic witness:

1. The writer states as long as he is in this “tent” [temporary earthly state], he stirs up this reminder to [others] to witness to the truth.
2. When we follow the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we do not follow cleverly devised myths.
3. There is no prophecy of scripture that came through personal interpretation, for no prophecy came through human will.
4. Prophecy comes through humans moved by the Holy Spirit under the influence of God.

Neglecting the Church’s mission to BRING SOULS INTO HEAVEN:

Salvation of souls: The 1983 Code of Canon Law ends with the statement, “The salvation of souls, which always be the SUPREME LAW of the Church, is to be kept before one’s eyes.” (This means that all laws and practices are to be interpreted through the lens of the Church’s mission to facilitate salvation.)

1. Since Vatican II, the Church looks more like a United Nations NGO rather than a divine Church.
2. The Church is more focused on MAKING A BETTER WORLD/SEEKING FAVOR WITH THE WORLD rather than BRINGING SOULS INTO HEAVEN.
3. The bishops are more engaged with politics, immigration, social justice, social causes, environment rather than with spiritual matters.
4. There is scant mention of sin and Jesus’ statements on sin. Jn 8:12 (Go and sin no more!)
5. There is more focus on ecumenism and religious indifferentism rather than making disciples of all nations (Mt.28:19-20).
6. There is more focus on inclusion, tolerance, false compassion, and mercy above all else rather than sin, forgiveness, and conversion of heart.
7. Many clergy often ignore or pay lip service to Church teachings against sin.

Pope Leo: “There is another challenge, which me might call a new Arianism, present in today’s culture and sometimes even among believers.”

What does Pope say about this new Arianism?

1. This occurs when Jesus is admired on a merely human level.
2. Jesus is given religious respect, but is not truly regarded as the living and true God among us.
3. Jesus’ divinity, His lordship over history is overshadowed.
4. Jesus is reduced to a great historical figure, a wise teacher, or a prophet who fought for justice –but nothing more.
5. Nicaea reminds us that Jesus is the Son of God, not a figure from the past.

What can and could be concluded from this?

1. Should this mean following Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations (Mt. 28:19-20). Is this being done?
2. Should this mean observing all that Jesus commanded (Mt. 28:20). Is this being done?
3. Should this mean following the SUPREME LAW (Canon 1752 of the Code of Canon law) of the Church: THE SALVATION OF SOULS/BRINGING SOULS INTO HEAVEN. Is this being done?
4. Should this mean focusing more on BRINGING SOULS INTO HEAVEN rather than MAKING A BETTER WORLD/SEEKING FAVOR WITH THE WORLD. Is this being done?
5. Should this mean following Jesus’ command to sin no more and to not walk in darkness? (Jn.8:11-12). Is this being done?
6. Should this mean focusing more on sin, true compassion, forgiveness, and conversion of heart rather than inclusion, tolerance, false compassion, and being pastoral? Is this being done?
7. Should this mean following Jesus’ teaching rather than paying lip service to what Jesus stated and taught? Is this being done?
8. Does this mean recognizing that Jesus associated with sinners but did NOT tolerate sinful behaviors and lifestyles? Is this being done?
9. Does this mean recognizing that the Vatican LGBT “outreach” and the Church’s silence on its teachings against homosexuality contradict Jesus’ commands to sin no more?
10. Does this mean that the Church’s silence about Church teachings against homosexuality will lead many souls into eternal peril? This contradicts the Church’s mission in BRINGING SOULS INTO HEAVEN.
11. Does this mean that the Synodal Church, by not following Jesus’ commands, regards Jesus more as an admired person rather than the Son of God?
12. Does this mean that the Synodal Church is focusing more on lived experiences rather than following Jesus’ teachings and Church teachings?
13. Does this mean that the Synodal Church is already also practicing a form of “new Arianism”? [Failing to BRING SOULS INTO HEAVEN and paying lip service to Jesus’ commands and Church teachings]

Etymology

1. This term contains the Greek prefix (a-) meaning without or not.
2. The Greek verb melei means to think about or to care for.
3. The Latin neglectus is the negative past participle of the Latin verb legere, meaning to choose or select.

Conclusion:

Neglect, neglectful, negligent

Greek Hellenism: it was interesting to discover that this term has several nuanced meanings. Some examples even included the modern expressions of “not losing sight of”, “not unmindful of”, and “do not heed”. This term can range from indifference, willful neglectfulness, forgetfulness, and misunderstanding.

Old Testament: this term is used quite extensively. This term plays an important role in defining man’s relationship with God. This also involves the unintentional or willful neglect of traditions (protocols) involving marriage (wedding feasts).

Update: Pope Pius X in 1907 warned about the Modernism heresy entering into the Church. Pope Pius warned about vital immanence (perceiving doctrine, faith, Church teachings, and doctrine through personal experiences, sentiments, and perceptions. Objective realities and truths become neglected or even ignored.

Vatican II: It was naively thought that “fresh air” [worldliness] was need so that the Church “can get with the times.” As as result, Pope Paul VI also mentioned that the “smoke of Satan” [spirit of undermining] also entered the Church ===> becoming a great spiritual and pastoral disaster for the Church.

Synodality seeks to continue what Vatican II started. Lived experiences, toleration, inclusion, false compassion, ignoring sin, and “pushing the doctrinal envelope” has led to greater incidence of doctrinal confusion, liturgical confusion, sin, and heresies. Several aspects of Catholic fundamental beliefs and teachings have been changed or neglected.

Too many controversial and scandalous clergy continue to promote their own heretical beliefs in opposition to Catholic teachings. Unfortunately, these scandalous event continue to happen without any repercussions. But the laity always take notice of these scandalous priests.

More and more Protestants are discovering the scriptural errors, limitations, and historical problems of Protestantism. More are more are converting to Catholicism.

Laity is become vocal in calling the questionable clergy to ask. The pope, cardinals, bishops, and priests must and should not be above criticism by the the laity.

Many of the clergy continue to neglect Church teachings against homosexuality with a LGBTQ “outreach” of inclusion, tolerance, false compassion, and silence of Church teachings against homosexuality.

“The business of eternal salvation is to us the most important of all affairs; but it is also the most neglected by Christians.” St. Alphonsus Liguour

“Do not be surprised if you fall everyday and do not surrender. Stand your ground bravely.” St. John Climacus

“There is nothing unpremeditated, nothing neglected by God. His unsleeping eyes beholds all things.” St. Basil