Counterfeit Gods
The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters
by:
Timothy Keller
in:
Christianity
Summary:
The book explores how contemporary society has elevated money, sex, and power to the status of modern-day idols, offering false salvation and happiness. It argues that these pursuits ultimately fail to fulfill and suggests that true hope and satisfaction can only be found through faith and a deeper relationship with God.
Key points:
1. Modern Idolatry: Keller believes idolatry is still prevalent today, with modern idols being intangible things like money, power, and relationships.
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