Why do so many always assume people will be “tricked” into taking the mark of the beast?
the bible is very clear about the mark and who takes it and who refuses.
Well, let me put it this way. These scanning and tracking devices and programs are tools of the Mark of the Beast. People, believing that these are the marks, will fight that. However, if the Mark is something else, such as the enforcement of the ways of the world, people are going to be receptive to receiving the Mark because they are in agreement with using the force of government to force people into compliance to accepting the ways of the world.
Just look at how many people believe in liberalism, because a liberal government uses its force to force people to support liberalism/socialism.
If the Mark of the Beast is its authority, many people will accept it believing they are adopting good. That’s the power of liberalism, letting people believe they are choosing good.
I think there is something more going on that must be not only obvious but also a clear demarcation where people are willingly choosing evil over good.
There is no undo after receiving it. The eternal consequences are somewhat abnormal in this sense that they cannot walk away from it, repent. Its very clear that ALL who receive it will be thrown into the Lake of Fire with the Beast and False Prophet.
In the book of Daniel we’re told the wise would understand but NONE of the wicked would understand.
You are so correct!
Some people will knowingly accept the Mark and choose to worship the Beast.