Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters Hardcover - 2009

by Timothy Keller

The New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God and The Prodigal God anda 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 usplaced our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness,but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. The recenteconomic meltdown has cast a harsh new light on these pursuits. In amatter of months, fortunes, marriages, careers, and a secure retirementhave disappeared for millions of people. No wonder so many of us feellost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. But the truth is that we madelesser gods of these good things -gods that can't give us what we reallyneed. 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," takinggood things and making them into idols that drive us. In CounterfeitGods, Keller applies his trademark approach to show us how a properunderstanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societalideals and our own hearts. This powerful message will cement Keller'sreputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucialtime-for both the faithful and the skeptical.