[Greek] ἀνθίστημι (anthistēmi), [Latin] resistere, [Latin] avertere, [French] detourner: to resist, to stand against, to withstand, to cope, to set against; Mt.5:39, Lk.21:15, Acts 6:10, Acts 13:8, Rom.9:19, Rom.13:2, Gal.2:11, Eph.6:13, 2Tim.3:8, 2Tim.4:15, Jas.4:7, 1Pet.5:9
Because of Traditiones Custodes’ restrictions, the Chartres pilgrimage celebrated the Tradition Latin Mass outdoors. In a counter-response to Synodality, there continues an organic movement toward Tradition and reverence.
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to set against, to match with, to withstand, to hold out, and to hinder.
Plutarch’s Theseus 1: “With such a warrior who will dare to fight? When I shall I set against him?”
Homer’s Iliad 16.305: “They still sought to withstand him.”
Sophocles Ajax 1231: “So it is you, they tell me, who dared open your mouth wide to make fierce threats against us–and are you still unpunished?”
Sophocles’ Tracking Satyrs 256: “I won’t put up with your loud quarrelsome words.”
Old Testament: This term means to be alert, to be courageous, to cause strife, to take a stand, to resist, to rebel, to contend, to be strong, to be insolent, to deceive, and to be hardened.
New Testament: This term means to resist (oppose), to offer no resistance, and to be unable to resist. For purposes of brevity, Jesus’ teachings on turning the other check (Mt.5:39) is mentioned in another post. https://resoundingthefaith.com/2020/11/16/greek-%e1%bc%80%ce%bd%ce%b8%ce%af%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b7%ce%bc%ce%b9-anthistemi-latin-contendere-latin-resistere/ (How can I resist being able to promote another post! ☺☺☺
Scripture:
Lk.21:15: “I shall give you a wisdom in speaking [from the Holy Spirit] that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.” (Some will be persecuted, imprisoned, and brought before authorities. You will be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. You will be hated because of Me but by your perseverance, you will secure your lives.)
Acts 6:10: “But they could not withstand the wisdom and Spirit with which Stephen spoke.” (Stephen’s defense provides an indictment of the Jews opposing the prophets and the Holy Spirit. Stephen diminishes the temple of Mosaic law and elevates Jesus’ stature. The differences between Judaism and Christianity become more apparent. The major impetus of the Christian movement shifts from Jerusalem to Antioch.)
Acts 13:8: “Elymas the magician opposed them in an attempt to turn the proconsul away from the faith.” (Paul calls Elymas the son of the devil, an enemy of all that is right, full of every deceit and fraud.)
Who is a son of the devil?
- One who is an enemy to the doctrine of Jesus and all righteousness.
- One who does not cease to do evil, mischief, and deceit.
- One who follows Satan, the author of deceit and father of lies.
- One who seeks to pervert the right way of the Lord.
- One who is an enemy of the Gospel.
- One who resists the truth of the Gospel and substitutes his own falsehoods.
“The firstborn of Satan”:
- This is a Jewish phrase describing someone who is acute, sharp, and subtle and abiding by his doctrine.
- Polycarp (69-155 AD), disciple of the Apostle John, called Marcion, he “first-born of Satan” for promoting the gnostic heresy of Marcionism (that the evil Old Testament God was different from the God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Gal.2:11: “I [Paul] opposed Peter to his face because he clearly was wrong.” (Paul criticized Peter for improper table fellowship with the Gentiles. Kosher food regulation had not yet been settled.”)
Eph.6:13: “Put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and to hold your ground.” (Paul alludes to the Christian who must be a battle-prepared soldier in fighting against evil. The evil day is the period of time of Satan’s evil works.)
Jas.4:7: “Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (The devil is associated with disobedience, PRIDE, and rebellion.)
1Pet.4:7: “Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.” (Satan hates submission to God.)
Quotes by Bishop Strickland
“If Pope Francis and the many cardinals, bishops, and priests clamor to his side, refuse to REJECT the siren call of sodomy, we must remain steadfast.”
“Those that TEACH doctrine CONTRARY to the faith are schismatic.”
“I REJECT the Synod of Synodalities. It’s not Catholic.”
“The Church is called to be a divine organization. Not a democracy.” (This is undermining the organization structure of Jesus’ Church.)
“God will punish bishops for their SILENCE while Pope Francis destroys the Church.” (These are the clergy who do NOT speak out.)
“I am a retired bishop because I DID SPEAK OUT. I believe I had to, because I know Jesus, He is the Truth.”
Conclusion:
Antihistamine, histamine, resist, resistance, contend, contention, detour
Update: The Modernists and Synodalists are causing much damage to the Church: synodal innovations, confusion, chaos, worldliness, heresy, and evil.
Resisting (remaking) the truth in the image of man: refusing to follow Jesus’ commands (to sin no more), making Synodality (lived experiences) an idol, paying lip service to Church teachings.
Resisting (remaking) the truth in the image of man: rationalizing and justifying changes and innovations by calling upon the “the holy spirit of surprises.” The Holy Spirit can only stand for the Truth. It is dangerous and evil to use or manipulate the Holy Spirit for man-made purposes!
Like Elymas, the Modernists, Synodalists, and “pope-splainers are out in full force intentionally using sophistry (word games) and verbal gymnastics in their statements and documents.
The Modernists and Synodalists are “true believers” in their efforts to remake Jesus’ Church into a synodal Church made in the image of man and his lived experiences. These Modernists have become blinded by their ideology. They refuse to see that their efforts have not been fruitful for the Church. .
IT MAY BE PERHAPS BE PART OF GOD’S PROVIDENCE THAT THE MODERNISTS AND SYNODALISTS HAVE REMAINED HARD-HEARTED FOR ALL OF US TO SEE! This may have helped to spark this Holy Spirit-inspired movement back toward Tradition and reverence.
The differences between the Synodalism (worldy Church) and Tradition (divine Church and traditional teachings) are also becoming much more apparent.
The Church in Germany and Spain has been declining. This has become an indictment against the conciliar and synodal Church. Synodality, making the Church more worldly, will only exacerbate these problems. Traditional practices are the only solutions to these problems.
Protestants are turning back against Protestantism and are discovering and rediscovering the deep history, Tradition, riches and beauty of Catholicism.
Resistance against Modernism and Synodalism: Traditional Catholics are growing. The Traditional Latin Mass (where allowed) is thriving. The younger priests and seminarians are more conservative-minded, while the older generations of liberal, progress, and Modernist priests are retiring and dying out.
One does not have to be fully-possessed to be influenced by Satan. Satan can “inspire” rebellion, heresy, apostasy, division, liturgical chaos and confusion, busyness, distraction, pride, worldliness, spiritual dryness, secularlism, and increased vulnerability to sin. One must remember that Satan rules the secular and material world. Satan will do anything he must to undermine the Church.
LGBTQ “Pride”: this is very emblematic of the rebellious lifestyle opposed to the God’s designs for gender, marriage, and procreation.
A young pro-life journalist was physically attacked by an abortion supporter.
A 62 year old pro-life grandmother was arrested in the UK for holding a sign outside an abortion clinic. The sign stated, “Here if you want to talk.”
Satan is the epitome of pride and rebellion. Faithfulness and obedience to Christ, Church’s teachings, and God’s laws will drive Satan away. But Satan hopes that you will do otherwise.
I think we all should take some inspiration by the example of Bishop Strickland in TRUTHFULLY calling out the Synodalists and the other silent (cowardly) clergy. Several priests are now being persecuted, cancelled, expelled, laicized, and excommunicated under this Bergoglian Reign of Terror.
“One must resist the pope who openly destroys the Church.” St. Cajetan
“If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.” St. Augustine.
“The truth suffers, but never dies.” St. Teresa of Avila.