There ought not to be any confusion or reason for debate among those professing to be Christian. The Bible is clear. Crystal clear;

so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name.

Revelation 13:17

And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.

Revelation 13:15-18

And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb.

Revelation 14:9-10

And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur.

Revelation 19:20

Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Revelation 20:4

What is so shrouded in mystery, so difficult to understand in the above very precise words a child can understand?

It does not matter the technology used — why waste time debating whether it will be a tattoo, a chip, this, or that? The people are presently eager, willing, and able to line up to make life on earth cashless. To have their so-called convenience and false security. The people of the world have been for some years now and are presently conditioned to pay without physical money.

First were checks. Then credit cards. Debit cards. Years ago in select places around the world setting up cashless payment and using available technology to buy, sell, and have medical records, driving licenses, and any personal documentation or method of payment were created and implemented.

Universally anyone with a Smartphone can pay with their phone. Now more people are being implanted with RFID, and various technologies to avoid carrying any physical credentials or documentation. Or money.

By the time the Antichrist and his false prophet make themselves known worldwide, due to the power they will weld, the signs and wonders they take credit for the people will be well established and conditioned, ready, willing, and able — perhaps even rioting breaking out in the queues to have his name, the name of the man, the name of the Beast branded into their flesh. Something that cannot be removed. An RFID, a chip, an implant, or a tattoo can be removed. The overwhelming majority of people on earth at the appearance of the Antichrist and his false prophet will flock to have his name branded into their flesh.

In homage. In worship. The people, all the people on earth — EXCEPT those who stand firm in the foundation of the faith, are steadfast in their belief in the Word of God, in Christ, and refuse to take the Antichrist’s name in their flesh — WILL WORSHIP THE MAN, THE ANTICHRIST AS A god.

The technology doesn’t matter.

The debates are senseless and a waste of time. A distraction. Fodder from the devil to cause distraction and doubt, dissent, and even despair. The father of lies and confusion is at work. Especially in these last of the last days. Especially within the Church.

Panera Bread is not an anomaly. Unique. This ease of paying with the human hand, some other means than cash or even a plastic card in a wallet or purse is approved already. Adopted more and more daily. Available in more and more places daily.

All part of the conditioning.

And the staff of Prophecy News Watch mention Adolf Hitler in the article below. They wrote;

“What often starts off as voluntary can just as easily become mandatory and whereas tech itself may be neutral, in the hands of the wrong person it could be extremely dangerous.  Imagine the technology of today in the hands of Hitler.”

What is coming in the man, the Beast clearly mentioned in the Word of God will make the people of the world forget Adolf Hitler. Hitler and the Nazis will pale in comparison. What is coming is beyond human comprehension it will be so evil. While appearing as the answer everyone has been waiting for, finally, while appearing as light and truth. Just as Satan appears as an angel of light, as do all his ministers and minions. An evil is coming never before witnessed on earth and to never be witnessed again.

Stop wasting time trying to figure out the technology. It isn’t about the technology! It’s about taking the name of this man, this Beast, the Antichrist, into flesh and worshipping him as a god. They will worship him as God as he declares himself God. And the people approve, believe, and follow him.

To the fiery pit of hell.

For eternity.

Period.

Abandoning the One True God, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God.

As you ought to be able to easily discern right now we’re already well on our way. The overwhelming majority of people, even professed Christians, even the self-professed holy Republicans, or those in other lands that think themselves above others have made God into their image rather than conforming to God according to His Word. Have abandoned and turned from God, from Christ, from the Holy Spirit [if they even acknowledge the Holy Spirit] and they pervert, corrupt, pollute and alter the inerrant infallible living Word of God to suit their pleasures and purposes rather than believing, submitting, and obeying God and His Word.

It’s all very clear.

It’s all in the Holy Bible.

Too bad more folks don’t spend enough time with eyes, ears, hearts, minds, spirits, and souls and they’re all immersed in the reading, study, and deep thinking — meditation — upon God’s Word asking the Holy Spirit, faithfully, to increase their spiritual discernment, wisdom, and understanding.

To be equipped, prepared, and ready.

Because it’s coming. It’s all coming true.

Not because I say so, or any person does — because God says so.

That’s good enough for me. How about for you?

Prioritize. Do not get distracted or misled. No need for debate. Now is the time we need an immovable and steadfast foundation in God’s Word rather than the world’s words or endless debate as to “what will the technology be when the Antichrist arrives!?

Why care about that if not prepared well within your heart, mind, spirit and soul with and for the Lord?

Read on…

Ken Pullen, A CROOKED PATH, Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

Pay By Palm Coming To Panera Bread – Another Step To Cashless Society

March 28, 2023

By PNW Staff

Reprinted from Prophecy News Watch

Amazon’s palm-reading payment technology was first introduced at numerous Whole Foods locations in California, enabling customers to pay for their groceries by scanning their palms at checkout terminals rather than using cash or a card. Now Panera Bread is experimenting with Amazon’s cashless payment system as the war on cash marches on.

On Wednesday, Panera Bread announced plans to roll out a “contactless payment method” to several stores with additional locations in the coming months. The bakery-cafe chain has over 2,000 locations, and its loyalty program has 52 million members.

“Panera is the first national restaurant company to use Amazon One as both a way for guests to pay and access their loyalty account with their palm,” the company said.

“Our philosophy has been centered around leveraging best-in-class technology to create a better Panera experience and using that to deepen our relationship with our loyal guests. Introducing Amazon One, as a frictionless, personalized, and convenient service, is another way we’re redefining the loyalty experience,” Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Bread and Panera Brands, stated.

At the moment, dozens of Whole Foods locations and Amazon Go stores have integrated Amazon One contactless payment.

Customers can set up Amazon One by registering their palm print using a kiosk or at a point-of-sale station at participating stores. To register, you need to provide a payment card and phone number, agree to Amazon’s terms of service, and share an image of your palms. Once completed, you can take items to checkout and not have to take out your wallet — or even your phone. A hover of your hand over the device is all that’s needed to pay and leave.

Amazon has said it hopes to sell the palm-scanning technology to other companies like retailers, stadiums and office buildings. Amazon says it is in “active discussions with several potential customers.”

The company says thousands of people have already signed up to use it at Amazon stores.

By summer, Panera Bread might have at least two dozen stores equipped with Amazon’s contactless payment system, as reported by Panera’s Chief Digital Officer George Hanson in an interview with CNBC.

“We think the payment plus loyalty identification is the secret sauce that can unlock a really personalized, warm and efficient experience for our guests in our cafes,” Hanson said.