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The Sin and Danger of Self-Love / Described by a Sermon Preached At Plymouth, in New-England, 1621

By Robert Cushman
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A pulpit exhortation that warns against selfishness as a spiritual and social danger, urging listeners to subdue self-love and place obedience to God's word above popular opinion. It characterizes self-centered behavior as harmful to personal piety and communal stability, offers scriptural reasoning and practical rules for resisting pride and self-seeking, and calls for steadfast duty even when others neglect or oppose them. The sermon links private holiness with the common good, encouraging sacrifice, mutual responsibility, and a resolute public spirit to sustain a fledgling religious community.

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Robert Cushman

Robert Cushman was an early American preacher and a prominent figure in the Pilgrim community. He is best known for his sermon "The Sin and Danger of Self-Love," delivered in Plymouth, New England, in 1621. This work reflects his Puritan beliefs and addresses the moral implications of self-love, emphasizing the importance of humility and community. Cushman's contributions to early American religious thought highlight the challenges and values of the time, making his writings significant in understanding the spiritual landscape of early colonial America.

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