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counterfeit gods the empty promises of money sex and power and the only hope that matters
p 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 . br success true love and the life youve 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 cant 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 . br 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 kellers reputation as a critical thinker and pastor and comes at a crucial time for both the faithful and the skeptical . br watch a video
hardcover dutton books 2009 isbn13 9780525951360 isbn10 0525951369
abridged n average customer rating 5 isbn 13 9780525951360 number in series 1 number of pages 210 publisher penguin group usa release date 1255996800000