Body Quote by Vance Havner
“Christmas is based on an exchange of gifts, the gift of God to man - His unspeakable gift of His Son, and the gift of man to God - when we present our bodies a living sacrifice.”
About This Quote
The quote frames Christmas as a reciprocal exchange: God’s ultimate gift of His Son to humanity, and humanity’s offering of themselves as living sacrifices.
In simple terms: God gives a gift; people respond with devotion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace gratitude and self‑offering during the season.
Themes
religion
gratitude
self‑sacrifice
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- family gatherings
- charitable acts
Key Concepts
theology
Christian tradition
gift economy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “living sacrifice” mean today?
- How can we embody gratitude beyond gifts?
A Different Perspective
Focus on materialism can dilute spiritual meaning.
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
