For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God [Gen. 3:1-7], while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man [2 Cor. 5:21]. Man asserts himself against God and puts himself where only God deserves to be; God sacrifices himself for man and puts himself where only man deserves to be.
John StottThe overriding reason why we should take other people's cultures seriously is because God has taken ours seriously.
John StottDo not be content with a static Christian life. Determine rather to grow in faith and love, in knowledge and holiness.
John Stott