Posted by
Matthew Wells on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:43:19 PM
The Mark of the Beast and False Teachers
I still hear preachers talking about the mark of the beast being tattoos or implants under the skin. When I hear this I have to consider the strong possibility that they already have that mark. Have they never read the bible? I understand that probably the majority of people who call themselves Christians are undereducated in God’s word. But someone who calls himself a pastor or minister should be able to put two and two together and get four. If they have that capability, and actually have done some serious study, and still get three, or six, or nineteen then they must be trying to put something over on you. And God will judge them first.
The mark of the beast is the opposite of the seal of God, which is in the forehead.
Close your eyes for a minute and just perceive. Where did you perceive from if not from in your forehead? Isn’t that the place that is the center of your awareness? It is where your understanding lies.
“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:” Rev 13:16
This mark is of the beast in the forehead (your mind) is not knowing or following the truth, which is God. And the mark in the hand represents action, or works that are contrary and in opposition to the will of God.
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a mark in their right hand—action, works
or in their foreheads—understanding |
"Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together." Is 48:13;
“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.” Ps 63:8
And the Father speaking to Jesus who does his will: “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” Ps 110:1
"But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted. Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads." Ezek 3:7,8
“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.” 2Pet 2:1,2 |
The all that are caused to receive the mark of the beast are all that don’t have the seal of God. Those who have the seal of God are not deceived. They have the true understanding. It also means protection. The Greek for seal is sphragis—a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy or genuineness). If we understand God’s word, know God, let the will of God be done through us we will have God’s protection.
“And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.” Rev 9:4
“And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.” Rev 15:2
Don’t rely on the teachings of others. If a preacher is leading you away from true understanding he is not doing God’s will. And we can only serve one master.
Study God’s word for yourself. And get the seal of God in your forehead.