Ministers Cautioned Against The Occasions Of Contempt

""Ministers Cautioned Against The Occasions Of Contempt"" is a sermon preached by Charles Chauncy in 1744 before the Ministers of the Province of Massachusetts-Bay in New England at their annual convention. The sermon is a call to ministers to be cautious in their actions and words, as they can easily become the occasion for contempt among their congregations. Chauncy warns that ministers who act in a way that is perceived as hypocritical or who engage in immoral behavior will not only damage their own reputations but also the reputation of the church as a whole. The sermon emphasizes the importance of leading a virtuous life and of being mindful of the power and influence that ministers hold over their congregations. Overall, ""Ministers Cautioned Against The Occasions Of Contempt"" is a thought-provoking and insightful sermon that offers guidance and advice to ministers in their important role as spiritual leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.