Overcoming the Mark of the Beast – Ultimate Test

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The mark of the beast must be overcome. Accepting this mark will inevitably lead to personal destruction. It will not be a Sunday stroll, but the ultimate test that will demand complete, total faith and unconditional trust in God, or rather, Jesus Christ.

For the deceived, no challenge

There is no doubt that a time of tribulation will come to humanity. The difference here lies only in who is waiting for an actual time of tribulation and who is waiting for an apparent time of tribulation. Accordingly, they will be prepared for it or they will be caught off guard and very badly. A clear majority of Christians will likely be in error, waiting for something that will not happen as they expected.

On the evangelical side, this involves a pre-rapture of Christians before the arrival of a specific seven-year tribulation period, followed by a 1,000-year kingdom of peace on earth. And the Catholic camp sees the Church itself as the “mystical body” of Christ, who has thus long been on earth and will “finally” ensure worldwide peace.

Both versions are widespread, well-known, and even “popular” because they ultimately promise peace. But neither version is found in the gospel. This particularly applies to the separate rapture of Christians, who are supposed to be saved before the tribulation period. (Info). The Pope himself may claim to be the Vicar of Christ on earth, but he is not (Info).

In short, a deception of enormous proportions is underway, which will in all likelihood even lead people, in their false belief, to fight Jesus Christ as the “Antichrist” they believe to be. (Info).

Tribulation begins when the papacy dictates laws

A time of tribulation will come, as announced, for example, in Matthew 24. For believers who adhere to the law of God and also have the testimony of Jesus (e.g., Revelation 12:17 and 14:12), it will be the actual time of tribulation described in the Bible. After the Church of Rome has regained its medieval state power, countries will pass corresponding legislation that corresponds to the wishes of the papacy but is completely contrary to the laws of God. The topic of the “mark of the beast” will become highly topical at this point. (Info).

The papacy itself, one might almost say, can act in no other way than against God’s laws. This was genetically instilled in it at birth. (Info).

When a law is against God’s law

The law must be obeyed, as is natural (Romans 13). But in this case, God must be obeyed rather than men. No human being, neither president nor pope, has the right to annul any of God’s laws or to pass a contrary law. Thus, coercion will become unavoidable. At this point, conflicts will inevitably arise among those who want to remain faithful to God. Acts 5:29: “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.“

What this coercion will look like is described in Revelation 13:17:
“And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.“

Anyone who resists the characteristics of the “mark of the beast,” does not worship the beast or its image (religious aspect!), or does not accept the number of its name, will no longer be able to “buy and sell.” The conclusion is: They will be excluded from monetary transactions and thus from economic participation.

The decisive role of refusing or accepting the mark of the beast is demonstrated once again in Revelation 20:4:
“And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.“

Far more than just “buying and selling”

Preparing for this time of tribulation is therefore essential. This doesn’t mean acquiring vast stocks of food and everyday consumables (“prepping”)—that wouldn’t be of much use anyway—but rather preparing one’s heart and mind. Simply reading over the phrase “no longer being able to buy and sell” has extreme consequences for one’s life. Anyone who doesn’t stand firmly in their faith at this point will accept the legislation and the practices it requires in an instant, and thus also accept the mark of the beast itself.

An excerpt of the coming problems

A few examples show what can actually happen if one stands for God and opposes the wishes of the Pope and the state.

• Grocery shopping is no longer possible.
• Use of public transportation is impossible.
• Using one’s own vehicle is no longer possible because one can no longer pay gasoline, insurance, or taxes.
• As an employee, one no longer receives a salary (alternatively, one no longer receives a basic income).
• Health insurance is no longer affordable.
• As a tenant, one can no longer pay for one’s apartment.
• As a homeowner, water and electricity will soon be cut off due to non-payment of bills. Recurring fees such as garbage disposal and broadcasting can no longer be paid.
• Mobile phone service and internet are no longer affordable.
• As the owner of a house, farm, and land, one can no longer pay property taxes. Eviction notices can arrive just as quickly as a notice from the “broadcasting service” for unpaid taxes. A regular life in “developed” countries is virtually impossible without registering one’s place of residence (“resident”).
• Your own vegetable and fruit garden on the property will become useless when the clearance crew arrives. This also applies to accumulated food supplies.
• Savings or even retirement savings accumulated over decades will be lost without replacement.
• Those with a loan will quickly experience the consequences of not being able to pay the installments.
• etc., etc.

Wheat and chaff are separated

This enormous bulge of problems is unlikely to immediately present people with a choice. It’s more likely that the majority of humanity will simply accept the anti-God legislation because they don’t (or don’t want to) know any better. Sunday will become a prescribed day of rest, and Saturday will continue as before. After all, Sunday has “always been the Lord’s Day,” according to the widespread attitude. What a mistake. (Info).

The entire package of massively drastic consequences will most directly affect those who have recognized the true biblical Sabbath, which is ultimately the focus of all these measures and legislation, but who are now beginning to waver. This is where true faith and imaginary (pseudo-)faith will diverge. For such consequences, which completely disrupt one’s entire, previously “cherished” life, require, in the rejection of the adverse legislation, an iron and unshakable faith and an equally unshakable trust in God or in Jesus Christ.

Finally, as a believer who wishes to remain faithful to God’s law, one is viewed by society as a “troublemaker” and possibly even as “dangerous.” Ultimately, due to the legal requirements, one’s behavior will also be classified as a lawbreaker. Which was actually true in this case. But “legal” is not necessarily “just,” and certainly not when it comes to God’s “view” of justice.

One is (seemingly) on one’s own.

Neither can one who wishes to adhere to God’s law count on support, nor should one succumb to the idea of ​​seeking support from those who willingly or unknowingly accept the mark of the beast. Indeed, the exact opposite should be the case. The believer is called to loudly warn people and encourage them to adhere to God’s law. The very last, final call, after a period of “forewarning” (Info), is found in Revelation 18:4:
“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.“

Exactly what Jesus Christ announced during His earthly ministry will come to pass, Matthew 10:34-36:
“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.“

The ultimate test

The whole package of problems will hit you with full force. You are (seemingly) completely on your own, without financial means, without support (except from fellow believers), and are excluded, discriminated against, and persecuted. “It won’t be that bad,” might be a motivating quote. But that’s not the case. This is not a period of annoying inconveniences, but the ultimate and final test for every individual who calls themselves a believer in Jesus Christ.

“Fearing God” doesn’t mean being afraid of Him, but rather wanting to keep His laws. This also applies centrally to the true Sabbath. (Info).

At this point, it should already be obvious that one should prepare oneself TODAY in mind and heart for such adversities. This also includes practical things, such as shaking off any (financial) dependencies, shedding superfluous things, etc. Anything that would make the only right decision more difficult.

If this tribulation, this coercion, occurs without preparation, then one will make the wrong decision with a sleepwalking certainty. It makes no difference whether one imposes the mark on one’s self with joy or with pain. The parable of the 10 virgins, in which five foolish virgins didn’t have enough oil with them, describes this situation quite well..

Iron Hold

What is required, “plain and simple,” is unshakable faith and iron trust in God or Jesus Christ. Examples of this are Jacob (later called Israel) and the prophet Elijah. Both were left to their own devices during the most critical phases of their lives. But this was only on the side of humanity. For God had accompanied them with His hand the entire time.

A fitting anecdote:

It was Emperor Constantine who legalized Christianity (Catholicism) and introduced the Sunday law in 321 to “honor the sun.” Donald Trump, the current leading figure of the “Beast from the Earth” (Revelation 13, Info), was compared to this “honorable” Constantine a few days ago. How fitting, considering that the “Beast from the Earth” will erect an image of the “Beast from the Sea” (Papacy). In other words, will implement the “theology” of the Roman Church through state legislation.

Bible verses from King James Version (1611)