Revelation 13:16 And he causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads. 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.
It is a solemn statement that we make, that our freedom to choose will come under increasing pressure from various forces and entities, claiming to be working for the greater good of humanity. This might actually be true, for no one is to judge the motives and intentions of another, but those verses of scripture, written in Revelation 13 warn of a time, in the not too distant future, when freedom of choice will be upended, for all those who desire to retain access to goods, foods, and services.
This is not the case just yet, but we are seeing the sprinkling of what has been predicted, that would surely metastasize into heavy showers as mandates for the greater good, become the springboard for restricting our freedom of choice. Remember, Jesus warned Judas of his wayward course, but He never forced him to do the right thing.
Actions, such as attempting to starve unwilling minds into submission, will then put the true Christian into a predicament where he or she will have to decide whether the freedom of choice given us by God is worth surrendering, in exchange for our economic privileges, or whether it is worth it to retain our freedom of choice at all costs. This is what will be at stake in the not too distant future.
Revelation 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!