Care Quote by John Owen
“No wonder if such persons look upon imputed righteousness as the shadow of a dream, who esteem those things which evidence its necessity to be but fond imaginations. And small hope is there to bring such men to value the righteousness of Christ, as imputed to them, who are so unacquainted with their own unrighteousness inherent in them. Until men know themselves better, they will care very little to know Christ at all.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Glory of Christ, John Owen, 1650s
People who think they are righteous are blind to their own sin, so they ignore Christ’s righteousness.
In simple terms: Self‑deception blocks true spiritual insight.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal sin to value Christ.
Themes
self‑deception
spiritual blindness
humility
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
imputed righteousness
self‑knowledge
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging sin change one's view of Christ?
- What prevents people from seeing their own unrighteousness?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that external actions, not inner belief, define righteousness.
![“Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own [will], is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things…” quote by Paul the Apostle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5bb/paul-the-apostle-10243_accounts_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-and-is-not_260727.jpg)
