The "mark of the beast" in someone's forehead could refer to some eventual physical mark, but
spiritually it is a direct reference to what we have in our minds. If we believe the
LIE that "we are only human (a beast) after all", then Satan has already won, and we have given up our divinity. If, on the other hand, we realize that we are immortal spiritual Beings (Souls) that are only temporarily "locked" inside of these human-animal bodies/beasts, then there is
hope.
"That which is born of the flesh is flesh/human/carnal/
beast; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit (a spirit-"Being"/Soul)" - John 3:6.
We are told to pray
incessantly (
1 Thess. 5:17), which is to say we should be consulting with God on everything all the time, via His Holy Spirit, so we can have His Guidance on
everything 24/7/365. The small, still voice inside of everyone's minds that is telling us what the right thing is to do in the moment.
For reference, the Holy Spirit is
NOT some third character in a pagan Roman 3=1 deity; the Holy Spirit is Father's
SPIRITUAL connection to each of us, whereby we can receive guidance and wisdom from Him at any and all times, and ask Him questions, as well as convey His Truth and Wisdom to others. Simply put, the Holy Spirit is the
GOOD Voice inside of everyone's minds, telling us what the right thing is to do in every situation, should we choose to listen.
This connection with Father is a
GIFT, which is measured out to each of us based upon our willingness to accept Father's Word, which is
THE TRUTH. The more open and accepting one is to Father's Word (Faith), the more of Father's Holy Spirit—and with it His Wisdom and Understanding—is bestowed upon us. Alternatively, the less accepting one is, the less of that gift is received.
The same goes for the "mark of the beast" in someone's hands. Yes, it could eventually refer to a physical mark, or an embedded RFID chip, but spiritually it refers to what we do with our hands, which are controlled by our minds. If our minds are filled with thoughts of this world, e.g. mammon/money/materialism, then we have already taken the "mark of the beast" in our minds/foreheads and in our hands.
Matthew 6:24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and materialism.
If, on the other hand, we
humble ourselves, recognize that the reason the world is in the awful mess that it's in is the direct result of our continued refusal to obey God (beginning with His
COMMANDments), and we have the courage and moral fortitude to help remake the world in His Kingdom,
beginning with ourselves, everything will be okay.
Unfortunately, most have grossly underestimated the power and influence of Satan, who is currently running this world through his governments, organized religions and legal systems,
ALL of which are
against God's Law, and all of which have now brought this world to the brink of WW3.
https://www.veteranstoday.com/2016/01/13/us-and-uks-choices-on-war-strategies-and-the-ruler-of-the-universes-protection/