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Timothy KellerPenguin Random House / 2011 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$10.704.7 out of 5 stars for Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters. View reviews of this product. 22 Reviews
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Luke Andrew Morris5 Stars Out Of 5August 30, 2010Luke Andrew MorrisThis review was written for Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power--and the Only Hope That Matters.Counterfeit Gods was an outstanding book. It begins with facts about suicides that occurred as a result of the recent economic downturn which struck the world. He argues that these men and women committed that sin as a result of idolatry. Keller, in his book, defines idolatry as putting your hope and trust in anything other then God Himself. Keller points out how often in our lives money, relationships, politics among other things often take the place of our God. He quotes one author who, when examining the life of Jacob and his being fulled by Laban-Leah and Rachel's father-into sleeping with Leah that if we place our trust in anything besides God that metaphorically speaking, we will always wake up next to Leah, never Rachel-we will never be satisfied. The book was so offensive to the way I live my life daily that after reading each chapter I was left broken over the sin in my own heart. Through Keller's exegesis and the objective exposition he expresses, after reading this book your eyes will be opened to your sin. This is a must read for anyone struggling with total trust in God. (That should apply to everyone)
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DARYL MCGINNIS5 Stars Out Of 5July 25, 2010DARYL MCGINNISThis review was written for Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power--and the Only Hope That Matters.Absolutely life changing book. Helps you to start loving God with all of your heart, mind and soul. For years I just skimmed through that scripture. This book has helped me realize what setting God on the throne really means.
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amzngsunny floridaAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5great authorFebruary 21, 2013amzngsunny floridaAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This is one of my top two favorite books. This hits big wigs, it hits your friends, your relatives and then (hopefully), most of all, it hits YOU (and you may be a big wig!).
It is so well written that it's easy to read and understand, but it needs to be read slowly to get the impact and take it to heart. It's deep and profound.
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DaveMifflinburg, PAAge: 55-65Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5A book anyone and everyone should take to heart.October 1, 2011DaveMifflinburg, PAAge: 55-65Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power--and the Only Hope That Matters.Mr. Keller goes in depth to expose the idols and idolic behavior we allow in our daily lives. Included are analysis of various Bible heroes and their stories as well.
Always a good read but very timely just now in the face of our world's financial and other issues. -
LoloSeattle, WAAge: 18-24Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Very convicting, a must read for Christians!April 29, 2011LoloSeattle, WAAge: 18-24Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power--and the Only Hope That Matters.This is a very deep book, that forces you to look into your own heart to see what is taking the place of God in your life. Very convicting and life-changing.
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