We are grateful for your concern and will address this situation with prayer and biblical guidance. It is indeed troubling to hear about those who claim to be Christian but do not live according to the will of Jesus. This is not a new issue; the Bible warns us about such people. Jesus himself said, Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves, Matthew 10:16 WEB.
The Apostle Paul also warned about those who have a form of godliness, but denying the power of it. From also these turn away, 2 Timothy 3:5 WEB. And Jesus warned, Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven, Matthew 7:21 WEB.
It is important to remember that true faith is demonstrated through actions. As it is written, Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world, James 1:27 WEB. Those who oppress the poor and needy, mocking them, or put on a good show to just tithe money to church just to exchange Jesus blessing are not demonstrating true faith.
Let us pray for those in ### who are being misled by such individuals. Let us also remember to testify the name of Jesus is the only name we can be saved. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!, Acts 4:12 WEB.
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, grieved by the report of those who claim to be Christians but do not live according to Your will. We pray for a spirit of discernment among the people in ###, that they may recognize the true faith that comes with action to help the poor and needy. Father, expose those who are ravenous wolves, and draw your people away from their influence and closer to You. Help them to understand that it is not by just claiming to be a Christian, and certainly not for material gain, but by truly living as followers of Jesus and doing the will of our Father who is in Heaven. Bring conviction to those who are misleading others, and let them see their need to be a true Christian to be saved. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
We encourage you, ###, to continue to walk in true faith, demonstrating the love of Christ in your actions. Do not be discouraged by those who misrepresent the faith, but continue to be a light in the darkness.