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. 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.
The word “Cause” has very interesting definitions, according to the dictionary! [1] Something that brings about an effect or a result. [2] To compel by command, authority, or force. [3] A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. [4] To make (something, especially something bad) happen.
Thus, as we move into unchartered waters in the history of our world, all those who desire or intend to survive the coming theocracy, will have to have other ways and means by which they will live, and according to the scriptures, these ways and means cannot be tethered in any way to the conventional systems we have come to depend on.
Believing, trusting, and obeying Jesus Christ is the only system that would be able to withstand the onslaught of economic and religious pressures that will be brought to bear on those certain Jews who will dare to differ in their convictions.
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. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!