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.
“I have some assets that over time will be worth something. I've been in the process of selling others.”
“As barbaric is we are, it's a miracle we haven't blown ourselves off the face of the earth so far.”