--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No wonder if such persons look upon…" description: "\"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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/john-owen-1415_care_no-wonder-if-such-persons-look-upon-impu_2868153.jpg" --- # No wonder if such persons look upon imputed righteousness… ![“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…” quote by John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/john-owen-1415_care_no-wonder-if-such-persons-look-upon-impu_2868153.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/john-owen-1415_care_no-wonder-if-such-persons-look-upon-impu_2868153.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/john-owen-1415_care_no-wonder-if-such-persons-look-upon-impu_2868153.jpg) > “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.” [John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-owen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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