Two years ago I wrote a blog that congress had submitted into the ObamaCare bill that a radio chip would be implanted into people covered by public health care. This was omitted from the final bill. However, I want to make you aware of what may be required shortly.

First, let’s review how congress had planned to use the chip: “Approved by the FDA, a class II implantable device is an ‘implantable radiofrequency transponder system for patient identification and health information.’ The purpose of a class II device is to collect data in medical patients such as claims data, patient survey data, standardized analytic files that allow for the pooling and analysis of data from disparate data environments, electronic health records, and any other data deemed appropriate by the Secretary.”

“This sort of device would be implanted in the majority of people who opt to become covered by the public health care option. With the reform of the private insurance companies, who charge outrageous rates, many people will switch their coverage to a more affordable insurance plan. This means the number of people who choose the public option will increase. This also means the number of people chipped will be plentiful as well. The adults who choose to have a chip implanted are the lucky (yes, lucky) ones in this case. Children who are ‘born in the United States who at the time of birth is not otherwise covered under acceptable coverage’ will be qualified and placed into the CHIP or Children’s Health Insurance Program (what a convenient name). With a name like CHIP it would seem consistent to have the chip implanted into a child. Children conceived by parents who are already covered under the public option will more than likely be implanted with a chip by the consent of the parent. Eventually everyone will be implanted with a chip. And with the price and coverage of the public option being so competitive with the private companies, the private company may not survive.”

Many who have had any Bible background would probably have thought, this could be the mark of the beast referred to in Scripture. What Christian would have accepted, just in case it was referred to as the mark forbidden by God? Giving up health care for the mark of the beast would not be enough motivation for most.

Recent news media states that 110 million consumers had their debit or credit card information hacked by shopping at Target from November 27 to December 15. In addition, millions in Europe, particularly Germany have also had their credit information hacked. Two Mexicans were arrested on the Mexican border having 90 fraudulent credit and debit cards. It could be just a matter of time until millions more cards are hacked worldwide.

To stop Internet hacking could easily be done by requiring every person to have a chip implanted on their right hand or onto their forehead. A wand would be used at a cash register, a device on a cell phone or a wand attached to a computer could be used to verify that the card you are presenting belongs to you. This could put a stop to hacking for card identification and information. This would also mean that you could no longer buy or sell without having the chip implanted.  A chip will be placed on all credit & debit cards in the meantime, but could prove unable to stop all hacking completely. 

Many Americans are uninformed. If the government commanded that the chip was necessary to protect every citizen from being ripped off, wouldn’t many readily agree and have it implanted? With the chip no one could steal your identification. It would eliminate almost all fraud. The Internet could be protected and no one could drain your bank account or charge to your account. No one could write on Facebook claiming to be you.

Assume my net worth is two million dollars. Without the chip I could not touch it. That raises the motivation to accept the chip. Would I be willing to let those assets go to the government or would my greed cause me to take the chip so I could buy and sell?

Revelation 13:16 – 17 – “It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name.”

Revelation 14:9 – 11 – “A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” James 1:16 – “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.”

How important are the things I have worked a life-time to accumulate? Even spiritual Christians may accept the mark. Everything I own belongs to God. What I have has been loaned to me. Nothing is more important than living in eternity with God and Christ. We must prepare to refuse the chip. What will you be willing to give up? The Bible is very clear; there is no forgiveness for taking the “Mark of the Beast”. This is why we must be separated from the world and the world’s ways.