02602cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324501040014626400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650802160046752012530068353400450193665300610198165300620204265300550210465300450215985600430220499900170224744071UtSlPG20260610134018.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aCushman, Robert,d1579?-162514aThe Sin and Danger of Self-Love :bDescribed by a Sermon Preached At Plymouth, in New-England, 1621 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-10-30  aProduced by Charlene Taylor, David Garcia, Gerard Arthus
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775  aCongregational churches -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800  aPride and vanity -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800  aSermons, American -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44071  c84910d84910