Project Gutenberg 2013-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 121 Cushman, Robert 1625 The Sin and Danger of Self-Love Described by a Sermon Preached At Plymouth, in New-England, 1621 Produced by Charlene Taylor, David Garcia, Gerard Arthus and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Sin and Danger of Self-Love" by Robert Cushman is a sermon delivered in Plymouth, New England, in the early 17th century. This religious discourse reflects on the theme of self-love, emphasizing its detrimental effects on individuals and the community. Written during a period of early American colonialism, the text engages with theological teachings, particularly from the Apostle Paul, advocating for the importance of selflessness and the mutual welfare of society. In this sermon, Cushman draws from biblical principles to articulate the dangers associated with self-love, warning that excessive focus on one's own desires can lead to moral failings and societal discord. He discusses the various ways individuals pursue their own interests—through avarice, pleasure-seeking, and the desire for honor—ultimately urging the congregation to shift their focus toward the welfare of others. Cushman posits that true fulfillment and community strength arise from self-denial and a commitment to shared well-being. Through scriptural references and moral exhortations, the sermon aims to inspire reflection and action against the perils of self-seeking behavior in a new and challenging world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44071/44071-h/images/cover-page.jpg Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Congregational churches -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800 Pride and vanity -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800 Sermons, American -- Early works to 1800 BX Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Religion/Spirituality 111012 2025-07-17T16:08:37.986001 text/html 88591 2024-10-23T19:25:26 text/html 249864 2025-07-17T16:08:40.098994 application/epub+zip 249241 2025-07-17T16:08:38.365036 application/epub+zip 89846 2025-07-17T16:08:38.160987 application/epub+zip 292664 2025-07-17T16:08:41.578968 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276664 2025-07-17T16:08:39.884993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117663 2022-09-20T06:34:01.591536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92155 2023-09-19T08:41:50.045997 text/plain 72211 2024-10-23T19:25:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17486 2025-07-17T16:08:41.695965 application/rdf+xml 9581 2025-07-17T16:08:38.218002 image/jpeg 2109 2025-07-17T16:08:38.189991 image/jpeg 414296 2025-07-17T16:08:38.007014 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia