Why The Three Men From The East Were Called Wise Men

Only Truth, not religion or church, can save you.

By
The Man Who Saw God Face To Face
Raphael Okechukwu Nweze

The Relevance Of Wisdom
         In the past, for humanity, the white hairs signifies truth, knowledge, wisdom, experience, righteousness, holiness and prophecy. The aged men in the society were very much respected and honoured. They were the custodians of religion, culture and ….
         In the book of Revelation, we read of twenty elders worshipping God in heaven. The revelation is an evidence of the above importance of the elders in every community. But today, much has changed, and the elders are no longer respected and honoured as before. All because humanity follow the path of materialism, capitalism and worldliness. Nowadays, you even find elders bowing down to a young man, who has money, wealth or connection. Many sell their birthright for immediate benefits that cause them loose so much in the long run.
         Have you ever asked yourself, “Why were the three men from the east, who came to visit baby Jesus, called wise men?” A good knowledge of the reasons is what every believer, church member or seeker of Truth supposes to have.

Why The Men From The East Were Called Three Wise Men
         They were called three wise men for the following reasons:
  1. There are seven spiritual levels in the spiritual growth, as man strives to return to God from whom he emerged.

  2. The seven spiritual levels are as follows (allow slight differences):

  3. A person, who has attained third level, is called a wise man or an enlightened one. The three men have, by personal efforts, attained the level of being called Wise Ones. Even the disciples did not attain this third level. This fact was evident from the type of questions they were asking Jesus from time to time. They did not study Spiritual Science. That was why Jesus told them, “12 I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.” John 16:12-14

  4. A person, who has attained the level of spiritual knowledge and wisdom, knows the Truth about life and is able to teach it, though he may not have experienced the Truth.

Other Very Important Reasons Why They Were Called Three Wise Men
         When the disciples of Jesus were showing Him the great temple built by King Solomon, they were showing Him the beauty and value of the materials used in building the temple. They were expecting Jesus to appreciate the good and glorious works. But, Jesus said that the temple shall be demolished, until no stone is on top of another. And it happened exactly as Jesus said and predicted, simply because the Israelites were trusting in the temple to the neglect of God.
         So are the religions and churches of today. They trust in their man-made doctrines and routines, and refuse to heed the corrections of the Holy Spirit being issued to them from time to time. What humanity calls freedom of religion is nothing but the multiplicity of idolatry.
         The men from the east were called three wise men for the following more reasons:
  1. Their religions were different from Judaism, because they belonged to Hindusim, Buddhism and spirituality. Yet, they left their places to seek and find the Truth. Today, many, especially men, are not ready to leave their homes in search of the Truth.

  2. They did not allow their religions to prevent them from finding the Truth. Today, who refuse to hear the end time messages from God, claiming that such messages are not what their religions do not believe the messages.

  3. They were doing things in the right way, by placing the Truth above religions and churches. Today, majority place their religions and churches above the Truth, and refuse to take corrections. That is why I say that “what many people call faith is nothing but stubbornness – the persistent refusal to do what God has said”.

  4. They understood the religions and churches as stepping stones to the Truth, and not the Truth. Today, people take their religions and churches as the final destination. That is why every religion or church is claiming their religion as the best. In fact, they are only busy deceiving themselves.

  5. They went in search of the Truth, just as Jesus advised saying, “Seek and you will find.” Today, people only make themselves ordinary members of the church. The worst is that they do not read wide and deep about spiritual life. Instead, they deceive themselves by expecting others to read and interpret to them.

  6. Jesus said that you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free. Today, the unfortunate thing is that people are not even searching for the Truth. They are satisfied to make themselves ordinary members of the church. That is why I say to the world that it is good to honour the saints, but that it is more honourable to become one of the saints.

  7. They did not allow their language, culture or tribe to prevent them from seeking and finding the Truth. Today, people allow their languages, cultures and tribes to prevent them from seeking for the Truth, and are quick to reject and persecute any person who would show them the way to the Truth.

  8. They were from different religions, but were seeking for the same Truth. Today, we have so many religions and churches, each claiming to be teaching the Truth. Yet, their teachings are not only different, but also contradictory. If they had known the Truth, they would be saying the same thing. That is why I say that most of the churches that claim to be the best are indeed among the worst.

  9. They left their members to search for the Truth and were blessed to find it. Today, even religious leaders would hold on to their members and refuse to welcome the Truth. They are more interested in increasing membership than doing what God said.

  10. They were prayerful and watchful, observing the weather for the signs of God’s coming. Today, people pray without watching, and those who are watching are not praying. Despite the fact that people see all the signs given by Jesus as being fulfilled in their everyday life, they refuse to repent and heed the end time warnings and messages. Instead, they are busy everyday pursuing the things of the world, the very things they were asked to avoid.

  11. They left their religion to inquire form another religion that knows better. Today, people deceive themselves by claiming that their religion is the best and final. How can there be so many bests, when only one best is possible and true?

  12. They came to honour the King of Kings. Today, people would come to laugh at those doing the right thing, and even discourage others from joining the righteous ones.

  13. They brought gifts for the Most High God. Today, people are always complaining of the gifts and offerings they give in the house of God.

  14. They gave their gifts, without expecting rewards, thanks, praises, force or persuasion. Today, people give and expect to be paid back. That is why sowing of seed is now very common, because people give God so that God would give back to them, by answering their prayers. As Jesus explained, the best gift is what is given without expecting returns.

  15. They were ready for the Truth and were even making it public. Today, many religious leaders are so jealous that they would hide the Truth in order to keep their members. That is why many churches do not care about the end time warnings and messages from heaven. Even religious leaders are not spreading the messages to their members.

  16. They knew in advance that God was coming and made preparations for the coming. Today, religions and churches do not care to know about the saints being sent in their midst from heaven. Even, the God Almighty has come down and has given the order for the end time battle. Yet, people do not know this and have refused to welcome Him with gifts.

  17. Though they were from different nations and religions, they teemed up in support of the Truth, bearing witness for the Truth. Today, even in the same religion or church, people are causing unnecessary divisions, crisis, rivalry and competitions, especially for membership, power and wealth. To the extent that many religions and churches are fighting against God without knowing it.

  18. They were from different religions and nations, but saying and doing the same thing. Today, even sects in the same religion are teaching and practising things that are not only different, but also contrary to one another.