Cannot Buy!© George Holder Revelation 13:17 And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name. [New Living Translation] It is very common among those of the Hindu persuasion to wear the bindi. I am personally familiar with the “Tika” from Nepal. These marks are on the forehead and are used to show “ownership” to a particular religion. Some American and other misguided tourists can be seen walking around with these red dots on their foreheads also so they can “fit in” with the local customs. To my knowledge these are not necessary to buy or sell yet. The best selling series books and video series Left Behind was also an example of the use of the mark to distinguish those who were Christ’s disciples vs those who were dedicated to the Anti-Christ or the Devil’s representative on the earth. I would like to add that the Devil is not the only one who marks who are his. Jesus Christ has placed a mark of ownership on His people and there will not be any mistake as to who are and who are not His. John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. So by love disciples and the world knows who is and who is not the worlds. Now back to the actual mark of the antichrist what will it be. Well, I personally believe it will not be some barcode like you would see on a can of beans. I believe it will be something stylish or imbedded. The concept of an imbedded chip makes since particularly it would not be a disfigurement [very important to ladies] and it can be easily traced or scanned through the world by current in place technology. The problem is the ability to buy or sell. In World War II, my mother and dad or anyone else could only buy some articles only if you had the money and war ration coupons. So money by itself would not be enough. This was particularly the case of tires, sugar and other items in limited supply. So in the times of the antichrist, Christians will have some big problems. How will they be able to buy or sell anything? You say not a problem for me for I will be out of here because of the Rapture. My answer is there many will be saved after that event of the rapture whenever that happens. Your best position should be to receive Jesus as your Lord today while you can and live for Him now! For God says, At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you. Indeed, the right time is now. Today is the day of salvation. [New Living Translation] So why are you putting something so important off for a “more convenient season?” The truth is there is not a better time for you to receive Jesus. Mark 8:36 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? [New Living Translation] ------------------------------------------- [A bindi (Hindi: बिंदी, from Sanskrit bindu, meaning a drop, small particle, dot; see below for alternative designations) is a forehead decoration worn in South Asia (particularly India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Mauritius)[1] and Southeast Asia. Traditionally it is a bright dot of red colour applied in the centre of the forehead close to the eyebrows, but it can also consist of other colours with a sign or piece of jewellery worn at this location. [Taken from Wikipedia – free internet encyclopedia] Hinduism, the tilaka (tika or tilakam or tilak in Hindi; Sanskrit: तिलक tilaka; Hindustani pronunciation: [t̪ɪˈlək])[1] is a mark worn on the forehead and other parts of the body. Tilaka may be worn on a daily basis or for special religious occasions only, depending on different customs. Left Behind is a series of 16 best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, dealing with Christian dispensationalist End Times: pretribulation, premillennial, Christian eschatological viewpoint of the end of the world.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:36:23 +0000
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