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 such as this would be appealing in today's fast-paced world. The technology of encoding identification data in living animals has long been in use 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, banking information, 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 globally mandated microchip implant, all monetary transactions would become electronically based, eliminating the possibility of loss or theft, and adding convenience, streamline and security to a number of applications. Analists suggest similar systems could even impede terrorist activity and funding due to the ability to monitor previously untraceable transactions.

However, Rev 14:9-11 warns that, if one takes this mark, they will be doomed to suffer God's wrath. This system represents all that is deceptive and evil, and rests in Satan's domain, denouncing religion through idolatry and ushering in a new world order under the allure and guise of world peace, harmony, prosperity and technological superiority, Rev 13:4-18. Because of the global appeal and demand for such a system, and the accompanying display of miraculous signs and wonders (Rev. 19:20; Rev 13:13-15; 2 Thess. 2:9-12), many will be pursuaded to its benefits, and those who oppose this new world authority will undoubtedly be ridiculed, labeled, ostracized, and even imprisoned or killed, Rev 13:15; Rev 20:4. Many 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.

John 17:14-19; Romans 12:2.