![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.](/assets/img/quote-photos/for-the-essence-of-sin-is-man-substituting-himself-for-god-gen-31-7-while-th.jpg)
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