Matthew 2:1-12

The wise men travelled far to look for the One who was born under the star.

The wise men teach us to be wise - to look for the One who can give us meaning and life.

The wise men brought gold, frankincense, & myrrh as gifts.

The wise men teach us to offer our most valuable gift - ourselves - to Him.

In olden times, gold was a gift given only to kings.

Gold represents pure and everlasting love.

Frankincense is used in the liturgy as a sign of worship.

Frankincense represents the desire to adore God.

Myrrh was used as an embalming ointment and as a penitential incense in funerals and cremations.

Myrrh represents the willingness to sacrifice and give up everything for God.

Our love for God should be as pure and lasting as gold . And it should be expressed through worship and willingness to sacrifice for others.

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