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.
In other words, their hearts and minds did not have to be fully persuaded, yet they obey, and that is the specific mindset that would one day acquiesce to the beast system, if a radical change in mode of thought, and action doesn’t occur, for it is worship and obedience to a mortal man at its very core.
When the issue of worship comes to the forefront in our day, there are many persons who wouldn’t fully be persuaded, yet they will go with the flow as they obey the dictates of a man. In fact, the beast system may not even force anyone to go to church, once persons obey by accepting the mark, for obedience in and of itself is the essence of worship. The beast system, 666, under the auspices of the devil will make it as easy as possible to obey.
You don’t have to believe or be persuaded, and if a person may be embarrassed by accepting the mark publicly, especially those S.D.A s who would buckle under pressure, the devil will make certain that you can take it in private, all cozy and comfy, once you take it.
1st Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!