Testimonies From Panel Members
Accounts Of Unsolicited Marks Of The Beast
Some people will eventually be told, “It’s too late. You’ve actually already been given the mark. So just deal with it and move on.”
For example, some Christian speakers suggest (both clearly through explicit teaching and vaguely through the logical unfolding of the implications of their position) that we already have the mark of the beast as participants in the world economy. "It's not a literal mark," they tell us. "It's actually willing involvement with the current global culture. One's payments through credit/debit cards, etc., are indicators of his/her willingness to live in the system. Actually, they already bear the mark." So they teach.
Another example could be summarized in this way: We can hear the opposition saying something like, “Do you recall your surgery just a year ago? During that time, yes during the procedure, the mark was administered. So you see, it’s too late for you.”
Response: DON’T BELIEVE IT. Other clear indicators are included with the event of the initiating of the mark. Also, we must consciously make a personal decision to receive the mark. God is just, and will not judge you for something you did not choose to do. This group could also include some who may be given the mark at birth, those “knocked out” by drugs whereby they never knew they were given the mark, etc.
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The group had finally assembled. Hundreds were present for this very unusual event. The counselor who was moderating that afternoon asked the three panel members to share their stories before going into a time for questions and answers. The three panel members included:
Kim A girl only 7 years of age* who had been given the mark at birth and only just recently realized the biblical
ramifications of this concern.
Pablo A Hispanic migrant worker who had been injured almost a year ago and who, while in surgery, was also given the
mark (without requesting it).
Shelly An administrative assistant who was slipped a sufficient dose of the date rape drug, R-2, only to find when she
regainded control that she, too, had been administered the mark without her permission. Her boss, Joanne,
simply felt it was important that Shelly have it. After all, it was for her best interest given the gross
consequences of failing to have the mark, wasn't it?
After sharing their stories, the moderating counselor wisely summed up the situation, telling the listening audience that each of the panel members had something in common. Each were given the mark without requesting it. As a Christian and God's spokesman that hour, Jake emphatically assured the panel members that because they did not assent to this act of placing the mark on their persons, God was not going to hold them accountable UNLESS they changed their minds concerning their conviction that the system and system leader were not due their allegiance. Jake said in light of God’s holy character, they would not incur the judgment of God, even though they had the mark. He was very clear to stress that the panel members could not, now nor at a future time, go on to use this mark for buying and selling purposes, nor could they yield their allegiance to the world system—they must persist in rejecting the one-world system lest they risk God's judgment.
Before the time came for questions, the audience could see all three panel members were relieved to hear the confirming counsel. Although they had had this same belief—that they were not accountable for their mark—prior to the panel presentation, they were being told it was too late for them because they, in fact, had it. And while they rebutted their friends who claimed it was too late for them, they also experienced doubts given all the pressure they were receiving from the global advocates. So, when the counselor said what he did concerning their not being in danger of God’s judgment due to the simple fact that they had not voluntarily taken the mark, there was a manifestation of peace on each of the panel members’ faces that caught the attention of many audience participants.
* The duration of the season the mark is in effect may not be this long. We do know it's a rather short period of time.
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The questions asked of the audience were awe-inspiring, but we’ll leave that for another time. For now, let’s consider soon-to-occur cultural applications.
When the time comes for the issuing of the mark, only those who willfully receive it will be eternally judged by God. Do not take the risk of using the benefits of the mark for the sake of philanthropic deeds (e.g., feeding the Christians who do not take the mark) because God’s Word is very clear concerning those who take it. IF you were to ever find yourself in a situation similar to that of the panel members, DO NOT go on to use the mark. In so doing you will be affirming the global system of antichrist and will potentially be in (eternal) harms’ way. We say this because there are other issues that will be present during the time the mark of the beast is issued. “What are those other issues?” is a very good question to ask, even at this juncture.
The context of Revelation 13 & 14 clearly shows other matters or concerns taking place at the time the mark is being mandated. The beasts of Revelation 13 will be public. In other words, it will be clear to those abiding in Christ that these two are the beasts John the Apostle forewarned about given the miracles they will be able to do. In addition to the signs and wonders, homage to the world leader will also be clearly mandated. Don’t forget the image of the beast will also be a significant indicator during this time. If these issues are present together: [ 1) miracle-working global leaders; 2) mandated allegiance or homage to the false messiah; 3) an image of the beast is made and goes on to enforce the worship of the world leader (those who do not worship are killed); and 4) a mark on the right hand or forehead (NOTE: This mark is not necessarily a computer chip in these two locations—the Greek preposition favors “on,” not “in,” although it may be an internal chip)], then DO NOT honor these leaders; DO NOT submit to their global rule; DO NOT receive their mark! The eternal destiny of those present on earth during this time will be determined! It’s that serious a matter.
This scenario will be a laughing or mocking matter to the unbelieving world until the time it is actually implemented. Don’t give in to this form of persecution. Instead, keep affirming God’s eternally-settled-in-heaven Truths.
One other important comment due to current cultural expressions. Some say the "mark" isn't a mark. Instead, they allegorize it and teach it's an endorsing mindset (mark on the forehead) of and willing participation (mark on the hand) with the one-world system. We would simply challenge you to go back to God's Truth Foundation and reread the material of Revelation 13. The setting/context and some of the particulars therein do not match this interpretation, which, if taken a step further, could actually endorse the actual mark when it is finally instated.