As the Bible instructs us that in the end times, there will arise false prophets and false teachers claiming to be from God.
Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds. - Jeremiah 14:14
This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. - Jeremiah 23:16
For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. - Matthew 24:24
We cannot be that passive anymore, we need to be pro-actively praying for God's protection and wisdom for whoever comes to us and claim that they are from the Lord. We need to listen and rely on God's wisdom to discern things and peoples around us, lest we be deceived and lost our secured footing in the Lord!
The Bible told us plainly that false prophets and false gods are out there to deceive people, if possible to the elect also. We are to be warned and stay alert in prayers! Stay alert in prayer and also hold tightly to the Word of God (which is the Bible). We can only detect falsehoods when we are fluent with the Word of God - it takes our efforts to come to God daily, to listen to His Word of truth. His Word is the only Truth we need to hear and listen. Come to His Word first thing in the morning, know that His Word will convict and transform our lives. Don't come to such and such preachers or teachers first thing in the morning. Go to the Word of God first!
Stay alert in prayer, praying is a natural thing to do - just like talking to a friend, it comes all naturally, you don't force yourself to go over to a friend and share your thoughts or what is in your mind!!! You go to the one that you can trust and you start sharing. Same as our relationship with God, it shall come naturally, knowing that we are His children and He is our Father in whom we can trust and rely on. Praying is sharing your heart out to your Heavenly Father. Start sharing, start talking, and start pouring out your heart to Him. He is patient, loving and forgiving. You can trust Him totally. He is your BEST FRIEND on earth.
The more you read His word, the more you will get to know His characters, how He is actually like....His word would shield your eyes, heart and mind from deceptive thoughts and things around you. His word is a light unto our path, His word will shine onto the footpath and you will know where to turn! Amen.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:105
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah. - Psalm 62:8
Next, we will talk more about how to detect falsehood through the holy spirit and how to pray for our daily protection.
God bless you.