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It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by pleading that we have an evil heart. This instead of being a valid apology, is the very ground of our condemnation.
Archibald Alexander
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"It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by pleading that we have an evil heart. This instead of being a valid apology, is the very ground of our condemnation."
— Archibald Alexander

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It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by pleading that we have an evil heart. This instead of being a valid apology, is the very ground of our condemnation. — Archibald Alexander

About Archibald Alexander

Archibald Alexander was a Clergyman from United States (1772–1851).

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Who said "It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify si…"?
This quote is attributed to Archibald Alexander, a Clergyman from United States.
When did Archibald Alexander live?
Archibald Alexander lived from 1772 – 1851.