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The Mark

The Beast out of the Earth

Revelation 13:11-18

11Then I saw another beast come up out of the earth. He had two horns like those of a lamb, but he spoke with the voice of a dragon. 12He exercised all the authority of the first beast. And he required all the earth and its people to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. 13He did astounding miracles, even making fire flash down to earth from the sky while everyone was watching. 14And with all the miracles he was allowed to perform on behalf of the first beast, he deceived all the people who belong to this world. He ordered the people to make a great statue of the first beast, who was fatally wounded and then came back to life. 15He was then permitted to give life to this statue so that it could speak. Then the statue of the beast commanded that anyone refusing to worship it must die.

16He required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. 17And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name. 18Wisdom is needed here. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man.c His number is 666.d

The verses 16-17 everyone will be given the mark on their right hand or on the forehead. Most think the neuro link was the beginning, but actually it’s not everything began in 2006. I remembered something almost a decade ago about a company that implanted their employees with a chip. So, I did a deep dive with AI and included the information below.

Neuralink & Implantable Chips – Security Applications and History
Company That Implanted Chips into Employees:

  • Three Square Market (32M), a Wisconsin-based tech company, offered voluntary RFID chip implants in 2017.
  • Purpose: Open doors, log into computers, and purchase items from company vending machines by waving their hand.
  • Participation was voluntary, with wristbands as an alternative.
  • Historical note: In 2006, CityWatcher.com implanted RFID chips in some employees for access to secure areas.

Here is the link to view the original article: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna19904543

Tracking across borders using biometrics. Can the chip be far behind? Just a thought…

Hypocristy

This is a brief statement to express my viewpoint. Unfortunately, in recent times, Christians have been facing unjust criticism. Some individuals may display crosses and recite scripture, yet their actions often do not reflect the true spirit of Christ.

Matthew 25: 35-40

35 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?
38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

The bible describes the difference between the character of those who are true Christians and those who are not. These individuals exhibit an outward form of religiosity. The world will call them Christians, yet these individuals do not exhibit Christian behavior. This will cause many to fall away from the church and reject the gospel because of the hypocrisy.

2 Timothy 3:1-5

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Apostasy: A Now Word for the Church

Introduction

The word apostasy is both fascinating and timely. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, it is defined as:

  1. Renunciation of a religious faith
  2. Abandonment of a previous loyalty; defection

Its linguistic roots trace back to Middle English, Late Latin, and ultimately to the Greek word apostasia, meaning “revolt.” Derived from aphistasthai—“to stand away”—this term paints a powerful picture: turning away from a once-held position.

And that’s when it hit me—apostasy is not just a historical term; it’s a now word. It speaks directly to what is happening in segments of today’s Church.

A Church Losing Its Stand

The Greek origin of apostasy—literally “to stand away”—confronts us with a question: Is the Church still standing in its original position of faith and obedience to God’s Word?

Sadly, some portions of the Church appear to be shifting ground. In a world increasingly shaped by political correctness and relativism, the Church is tempted to adjust its stance—on marriage, on leadership, on moral values—to better align with cultural trends.

But is this biblical? Are we all still reading the same Bible?

What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple?

If we are not faithfully following the Word of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ, can we truly call ourselves disciples?

According to Merriam-Webster, a disciple is:

“One who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another.”

In Acts 11:26, we read:

“The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.”

This wasn’t a cultural title—it was a reflection of their devotion. But over time, as the church has become more comfortable with the world’s ways, it has often drifted from its original calling.

Trading Conviction for Comfort

Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4:3 feel especially relevant today:

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”

We are living in that time.

Churches are tempted to water down truth in the name of love, when in reality, it is fear—fear of rejection, of backlash, of appearing outdated. But if the Bible is indeed the inspired Word of God, we must resist the urge to repackage or reinterpret it to fit our preferences.

The Danger of Drifting

Ephesians 4:14 warns:

“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.”

Truth does not change. If we do not stand on it, we will be carried away by deception.

A Call to Return

The Apostle Peter writes in 1 Peter 4:1–2:

“Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.”

We’ve spent enough time looking like the world. It’s time to look like Christ again.

He continues in 1 Peter 2:7–8:

“Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,’ and, ‘A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.’ They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.”

Rejecting God’s message doesn’t erase its truth. It only leads to stumbling.

Rewriting the Rules?

Let’s put it plainly: Preaching a different gospel is like walking into your father’s house and saying, “Dad, I don’t agree with your rules. But I’m staying, and while I’m here, these are the rules you will follow.”

It’s not humility. It’s rebellion.

Conclusion: Stand Firm

This is a call to the Church—return to your first love. Don’t stand away. Stand firm. Apostasy may be the warning, but faithfulness is the remedy.

Let us once again be disciples—those who accept and spread the unchanging doctrines of Christ. As Ephesians 4:13 reminds us:

“Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”