The Sin and Danger of Self-Love

Step back into the world of early New England, where a determined pilgrim preacher once stood before the Plymouth congregation to warn of a timeless vice: the love of self. In this compact, thought‑provoking sermon, the speaker unpacks how pride can erode communal bonds and cloud the soul, drawing on Scripture and the harsh realities of frontier life. The language, though rooted in the 17th‑century, still resonates with anyone wrestling with ego and humility.

Beyond the sermon itself, the work offers a vivid portrait of its author—a restless, well‑educated settler who helped negotiate the colony’s founding and later chronicled its challenges. Listeners also glimpse the hardships of the voyage, the political tug‑of‑war between conscience and authority, and the earnest desire to build a community grounded in shared purpose. This blend of moral counsel and historical texture makes for an engaging listening experience that bridges past and present concerns.