There are those who say that light and life happened as the result of blind chance, as a result of some blind and chaotic development of an Evolutionary Force. The epic Star Trek series of movies finds its origins in this biblical narrative. And finding what they seek, the Magi fall down to give homage, like Dr. Spock, to the heavenly Source of Life, the Son of the Most High. Gold, frankincense and myrrh were priceless and precious substances there in the East, treasures of the utmost value in the life and times of people who lived there back in those days. Immediately the Darth Vader of the day, King Herod, Satan's agent, jumps into action.
Evil is the first to be alert to the encroaching presence of goodness.
Just try to present, try to manifest, goodness and watch what happens around you. You will be mocked, ridiculed, shunned and cast out of the world's inner and elite circles as soon as you attempt to be an epiphany of God's purity and goodness. Evil is the first to jump into action when goodness approaches and manifests itself. Commitment requires the closing off of other options. And as the Evil One knows full well, as the serpent whispers into our ears, to be like God, to be god-like we must keep all of our options open.