Archibald Alexander

Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else; and primarily, morality consists in the motives, that is read more

Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else; and primarily, morality consists in the motives, that is in the affections.

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common read more

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, that when some very great and unexpected good news is brought to us, we find it very difficult to credit it.

Do not for a moment suppose that you must make yourself better, or prepare your heart for a worthy reception read more

Do not for a moment suppose that you must make yourself better, or prepare your heart for a worthy reception of Christ, but come at once - come as you are.

God is not glorified in any transaction upon earth so much as in the conversion of a sinner.

God is not glorified in any transaction upon earth so much as in the conversion of a sinner.

It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by read more

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.