This is a serious issue that grieves our hearts. Let us remind ourselves of the words of the Apostle James, "You adulterers and adulteresses, don't you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God."
In the end times, there will be a falling away from the faith, and many will be deceived. As it is written in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 WEB, "But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also."
Let us pray for discernment and stand firm in the faith. Let us not be deceived by the world's standards, but let us hold fast to the Word of God. Let us pray for those who have been misled, that their eyes may be opened to the truth. Let us also be reminded of the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:15-16, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you will know them."
Let us pray together.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, grieved by the state of the world and the Church. We pray for discernment, that we may not be deceived by false teachings and ungodly ways. We pray for those who have been misled, that their eyes may be opened to the truth. We pray for strength and courage to stand firm in the faith, even in the face of opposition. We pray for godly leaders who will lead according to Your Word. We pray for revival in the Church, that we may be a light to the world. We rebuke the spirit of deception and compromise that has infiltrated the church. We ask the church to turn from their wicked ways, repent, and be forgiven. We pray for the forgiveness of adultery, homosexuality, and abortion. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Let us encourage one another with these words, "But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life." Jude 1:20-21 WEB.