The Puritans in early America believed in equality among each other, whether a man was rich or poor it did not matter. In John Winthrop’s sermon piece he seemed enamored with the topic of adopting practices where no man is worthier or admirable more so than another. His sermons reflected the Puritans belief that God is the one to choose a person’s station and power in life. In those circumstances they must choose for themselves how to live the best they can through good works. Winthrop’s sermon reflected a goal the Puritans had committed themselves to as a divine mission to reform and set an example of harmony within the church and Puritan community. The Puritans believed that by setting an example of loving one another, going to church, being
