1. Christmastime is for loving. A. To be loved by God. 1 John 4:9–10 B. To love God. Mark 12:28–30 C. To love others. John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:7–82. Christmastime is for giving. A. God gave His best. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:14 B. Give God your best. 2 Sam. 24:24; Rom. 12:1 C. Give others your best. Eccl. 9:10a; Col. 1:28–293. Christmastime is for believing. A. Believe for salvation. Acts 16:30–31; Rom. 10:13 B. Believe after salvation. Heb. 11:6 1) For assurance. 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 John 5:13 2) For provision. Rom. 8:32 3) For protection. Psalm 91:10–11 4) For direction. Psalm 32:84. Christmastime is for living. A. God gives abundant life. John 10:10 B. God gives everlasting life. John 10:27–29