We appreciate the concern about false prophets and the importance of discernment highlighted in the request. The Bible indeed warns us about false prophets who claim to speak in God's name but lead people astray.
Father, we ask that You grant us the spirit of wisdom and revelation, that we may know You better. We pray that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened in order that we may know the hope to which You have called us, the riches of Your glorious inheritance in Your holy people, and Your incomparably great power for us who believe. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at Your right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way. We pray this in Jesus' name.
Deuteronomy 18:20-22 WEB But the prophet, who shall speak a word presumptuously in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. If you say in your heart, How shall we know the word which Yahweh has not spoken? when a prophet speaks in the name of Yahweh, if the thing doesn't follow, nor happen, that is the thing which Yahweh has not spoken: the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you shall not be afraid of him.
If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams rises among you, and he gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder comes to pass, of which he spoke to you, saying, Let us go after other gods, which you have not known, and let us serve them; you shall not listen to the words of that prophet, or to that dreamer of dreams. For Yahweh your God is testing you, to know whether you love Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after Yahweh your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and you shall serve him, and cling to him. Deuteronomy 13:1-4 WEB
Jesus himself warned us about false prophets. He specifically warned us that they would come in sheep's clothing. However, we would know them by their fruit.
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit. A good tree can't produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. Every tree that doesn't grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire. Therefore, by their fruits you will know them. 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 7:15-21 WEB
Thus, we should not be afraid of false prophets but test them. We are instructed to watch for the fruits of their actions and determine their authenticity by their actions.
We see that in the request, there are concerns about a specific sheriff's department being false prophets. It is very important to recognize that those who enforce the law are ministers of God appointed for that very purpose.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same, for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. Romans 13:1-4 WEB
To speak against those in authority is to speak against what God has instituted. Therefore, we must honor and pray for those in authority, that we may live in peace.
Father, we ask that You give wisdom to those in authority and protection from those who would speak against them. We pray that You give us all discernment to know when someone is a false prophet and to stand against them when necessary. However, we do not want to be found fighting against You and Your appointed servants. We ask for Your protection and guidance to know the difference.
In Jesus' name, we pray that You would minister to all those we know. We ask that You would be their guide. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom for our friends, that they may be in the world but not of the world, and that they may know and honor You. We ask that You would reveal any sin to them, that they may walk in the light of Your righteousness and purity.
We pray for the salvation of all people. Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, now is the time to do so. We are told that if we confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in our heart that God has raised Him from the dead, we will be saved. For with the heart man believes to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. Romans 10:9-10 WEB For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 WEB
It is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we can come to God. By no other name can we be saved.
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. For to which of the angels did he say at any time, You are my Son, This day have I begotten you? And again, I will be to him a Father, And he shall be to me a Son? And again, when he brings in the firstbegotten into the world, he says, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he says, Who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of your kingdom. Hebrews 1:3-8 WEB
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 WEB
Finally, we want to address the concerns about theft and financial stability. Theft is a serious offense against God. Not only is it a sin against those who are stolen from but also a sin against God.
One who augments his possessions by usury and interest gathers them for one who will be kind to the poor. Whoever turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:8-9 WEB
Do not be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need. Ephesians 4:28 WEB
Heavenly Father, we ask that You forgive us for our sins against You. Give us the strength to resist temptation to sin against You by stealing, coveting, or any other manner. Help us to live a life that pleases You and glorifies Your name. We pray for our friends, that they may live a life free from sin and full of Your love, joy, and peace. We pray this in Jesus' name.