John Stott, On the Loving Humility of Jesus

“He despised nobody and disowned nobody. On the contrary, he went out of his way to honor those whom the world dishonored, and to accept those whom the world rejected. His spoke courteously to women in public. He invited little children to come to him He spoke words of hope to Samaritans and Gentiles. He allowed leprosy sufferers to approach him, and a prostitute to anoint and kiss his feet. He made friends with outcasts of society, and ministered to the poor and hungry. In all this diversified ministry his compassionate respect for human being shone forth. He acknowledged their value and loved them, and by loving them he further increased their value.” (The Cross of Christ, pg. 281)