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Counterfeit Gods

The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters
Book • 2011
In 'Counterfeit Gods,' Timothy Keller identifies and examines specific idols that rule over individual people and nations.

He argues that many good things, such as money, sex, power, and success, can become 'ultimate' and thus idols when they are elevated above God. Keller uses biblical stories, contemporary examples, and personal experiences to illustrate how these idols function and how they can be replaced with true, biblical, and spiritual worship.

The book emphasizes the need to root out these idols and cling to the one hope worth having, our faith in the work of Jesus Christ.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Matt Smethurst
as an example of Keller's timeless teaching on everyday Christian living.
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Tim Keller’s Overlooked Teaching that Will Endure for Generations
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Ben Stuart
as the author of a book about idols.
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Further In / 1 John 5
Mentioned by J.D. Greear in the context of discussing idolatry and the story of the Israelites making the golden calf.
Udderly Wrong: A Moo-ving Tale of Spiritual Rebellion
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Andrew Noble
in the context of his study of idolatry.
How AI Can Function As Idolatry
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Jordan Raynor
as one of Tim Keller's books relevant to the podcast's focus.
Kathy Keller (Co-author of The Meaning of Marriage)
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Kennon Vaughan
as a book he frequently gives away, helpful for those tempted to pursue worldly things.
Dr. Kennon Vaughan (Lead Pastor at Harvest Church)

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