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The gospel should change not just our inner being but also the way we relate to the outside world. Paul engaged with society every day. He was distressed, indignant and compassionate about the Athenians' beliefs, but he kept his eyes on the cross to inform his words. He recognized their idols and raised up Jesus as the only true God.
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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. Hardcover: $19.95.
www.counterfeitgods.com
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The contents and the introduction to Counterfeit Gods.
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a story about how idolatry erodes community. We often become guilty of idolatry when we place our ultimate desire in getting things from God rather than in God himself. Only when we are captivated by the beauty of the gospel can we be changed by it in such a way that we love God and other people more than ourselves.
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The rich young ruler in this passage has followed all the rules, but receives an astonishing rebuttal from Jesus. Any encounter with the real Jesus shocks us. His religious assumptions failed him because he didn't understand treasure in heaven, and he failed to recognize the true freedom and inheritance Jesus offers us.
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The hope of the coming of Christ puts all things in a new perspective,
including money. We are called to have a deep spiritual contentment that
shows itself in a modest
lifestyle, avoids the idolatry of money and possessions,
and teaches us to use our money for the good of others.
This transcript is seventh in the series "The
Gospel, Hope and the World."
It is based on the audio
recording, which can be found at http://renew.redeemer.com.
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Tim Keller
explores the notion of "counterfeit gods," how we have
become entrapped by false notions of security and success, and where the
answers are on the road ahead. Filmed at a public event at the National Cathedral on November 5, 2009.
Click on the link below to watch the video.
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The Apostle Paul examines the concept of grace and the reason why our lives must follow Christ's example. Only through God's grace and accepting Christ into our lives will we ever find true freedom and our true selves.
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Nebuchadnezzar's pride began in contentment and prosperity, but he had no peace of mind. It caused him to take credit for everything he'd achieved. God dehumanized him in a reflection of what pride had done to his heart. Only when he recognized his debt to God - and that he was the object of God's mercy - could he be humbled and healed of his pride.
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The essential dynamic of change in the heart of the Christian runs on a cycle of repentance and faith. Repentance is unmasking the idols of the heart, the motivations for action and bases for identity other than Christ, and then taking them to the Cross. Faith is trusting in the forgiveness of Christ, understanding both the depth of our sin and the worth of Christ's sacrifice.
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Idolatry is the essence of sin, and an idol is anything that we look to to give us what only God can give us. Here Dr. Keller explains how to discern, expose, and destroy our idols. If we do not confront our idols, we will continue to live as we did before coming to Christ.
This talk was given at The Gospel Coalition's 2009 National Conference,
"Entrusted with the Gospel: Living the Vision of 2 Timothy."
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Haman, who plots to kill the Jews exiled in Persia, exemplifies pride and its downfalls. His pride manifests itself in self-absorption, an inability to learn from his mistakes, a progression into more serious forms of evil, and a blindness to his own pride. Pride is overcome by forgetting oneself and clothing oneself in the overwhelming praise of the Father through Christ.
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All people crave the blessings of uniquely valuable people. To get this blessing we disguise ourselves and hide our true selves. Yet the only blessing that lasts is the blessing of God, which comes from Christ, who gave up his right as firstborn.
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It is our nature to seek our identity in the praise of others and in the praise of self. But the praise doesn't last, and we are never satisfied. God has provided, through Jesus' death, a new identity to all who know him. This new identity is built on Jesus' performance rather than on our own; we receive the praise that He deserved. The more we know God, the more our new identity is strengthened and our old identity dies away.
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In dealing with inner emptiness we often hope for "one true love." Jacob and Leah both have that hope after the failure of their lives. When they think their dreams are achieved, their hopes are dashed. Leah eventually achieves inner peace by placing her hope in God.
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There are two spiritual tests highlighted in these passages: good times and bad times. These circumstances show our sin in general or our idols in particular. We can choose whether to deal with them or deny them, but we will not stay the same.
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The only way to understand God's plans for us is to see Christ truly and trust him fully. Gods plans for us are not abandoned to fate; our choices matter, and once we have committed entirely to His will, we can receive his guidance humbly and boldly.
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