But I do wonder if those that take the mark will really understand what it means...lots of people ignorant of Scripture....Will the mark be put on babies who have no choice but it is done with parents consent....lots I don't know about or am not sure of...like all government programs they start out innocent enought and its for the good of all...and then the program grows into a monster. LBJ. the great society for starters but most of the crap we have to deal with is not to any citizens advantage, only to those that govern....
You should have absolutely no worries or concerns there, in regards to someone taking the mark of the beast without knowing what they are doing.
When you see an angel making this announcement -- there will be no doubt in anyone's mind after at that point. And that's when it happens, at that point in time at which the mark of the beast is about to be given to everyone.
Revelation Chapter 14 6 Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people-- 7 saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water." 8 And another angel followed, saying, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication." 9 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name."
That's the third angel, by the way. So, you'll get to see Angel #1 giving the everlasting Gospel to everyone on earth. Then Angel #2 will proclaim that Babylon has fallen. And then finally Angel #3 will warn to not take the mark of the beast and worship the beast.
If someone doesn't "get it" by then... they're too stupid to live... LOL...
I love someone who speaks his/mind well. And your last line shows a good sense of humor..Which potential apostle was it that said “Can anything good come out of Nazareth” and Jesus must have laughed when he answered him a rare man without guile. I want to say Nathanial, but that is just a shot in the dark...