On coming to the house, they (the Magi), saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. (Matthew 2:11)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The wise men recognized the child's significance and showed him reverence by bowing down.
- In plain terms
- They saw the baby and honored him as important.
- What can you take from it?
- True recognition leads to worship and humility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you bow down to something greater?
- What deserves your reverence?
Another view
The quote assumes the child is divine without proof.
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