Rev 13:15 & 16-18 reveal a manditory, world-wide mark to be implanted in one's right hand or forehead, in order to buy or sell anything. There are several reasons an automated identification system would be appealing in today's fast-paced world. The technology of encoding identification data in living animals is being used by the SPCA in cats and dogs as a microchip implant. Similar applications intended for use as a subdermal monitoring system for small children and senior citizens are already appearing on the market. Advancements in science have made it possible to store one's entire personal information (i.e. social security number, credit card information, biometrics, medical records, etc.) in a small and discreet subdermal microchip which can be easily and affordably tucked under the first few layers of skin. At first, the initial benefits appear to be astronomical. With a government issued microchip assigned to and implanted in every person in the world, all monetary transactions would become electronically based, eliminating the possibility of loss or theft. Analists suggest biometrics could even prevent and eventually eliminate the threat of terrorism. Such steps are explained in depth in an article titled High-Tech Human Identification Can Fight Terrorism by John D. Woodward Jr.

However, Rev 14:9-11 warns that, if one takes this mark, they will be doomed to suffer God's wrath. Partial similarities to the true mark, or 666, have and will surface until the true mark becomes manditory, as written. When the true mark of the beast is here, it will fulfill its prophetic description in its entirety.