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Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters |  | Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1875
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0525951369
Dewey Decimal Number: 241.3
EAN: 9780525951360
ASIN: 0525951369
Publication Date: October 20, 2009
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Product Description
The New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God and The Prodigal God and a nationally renowned minister, Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in his latest book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts.
Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. The recent economic meltdown has cast a harsh new light on these pursuits. In a matter of months, fortunes, marriages, careers, and a secure retirement have disappeared for millions of people. No wonder so many of us feel lost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. But the truth is that we made lesser gods of these good things -gods that can't give us what we really need. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings- and now is the perfect time to meet him again, or for the first time.
The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol- factory," taking good things and making them into idols that drive us. In Counterfeit Gods, Keller applies his trademark approach to show us how a proper understanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societal ideals and our own hearts. This powerful message will cement Keller's reputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucial time-for both the faithful and the skeptical.
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 Hits right at home! August 29, 2010
C. Flowers
Tim Keller gets straight to the point. And points you straight to the only solution to all of life's issues.
Got me once again August 22, 2010
Hiking Nana (Estes Park, CO)
I first read "The Prodigal God" & felt convicted to re-examine my motivation, especially in prayer. Then, I read "The Reason for God" & again it resonated. Now, he's speaking about my co-dependence, among other things...what next? God has certainly used Tim Keller to speak clearly about faith in a way few others are today.
Very good book August 17, 2010
Wilfredo Jimenez (Arecibo, PR)
The author presents many aspects of our life that might become an idol. Sometimes people do not realize that we can convert many God blessings in obstacles in our spiritual development. Most of the time this happens due to our ignorance on what means to love God more than anything else. Mr Keller presents on this book in a well written language how identify those areas in our life and explain biblically why they shall be corrected. It is a must reading for every believer!
Powerful and Practical August 11, 2010
David R. Veerman (Naperville, IL)
In typical Keller fashion, this book pulls you in and keeps you there. Keller makes a biblical and logical case against the ageless and popular idols. I found this book to be powerful and practical . . . and convicting. I plan to use it in an adult study at our church.
Great for small group discussions July 11, 2010
Elizabeth Thoms (New Hampshire)
This is the kind of book which makes you desire to find other like-minded friends to discuss the points that Keller makes. When brought to the light, these points are glaringly obvious, like the "emporer not being clothed". The book prompts self-examination and reminds us that to make romantic love, or money, or possesions, or popularity, or power, or personal accomplishments the MOST IMPORTANT thing in our life is to make that thing into our god. (big mistake)
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