So if I was born into it I'm doomed? Seems pretty rotten for 300M+ Americans
I don't disagree that it is a harbinger of that system, but it isn't fully completed. It takes full participation in the system and currently there are still gaps. The framework is there though I will agree with that. What is missing is a catalyst for people to turn to a "higher power" be that government or the Lord. Things are not dire enough to roll out a mandatory system. It's close though.
3 election cycles to continue to weed out christian "sleepers" (people that deep down won't stand for it) and I think you'll have nearly all of the gaps plugged. This along with new technology that makes it too hard for almost anyone to remain anonymous and the net will be pretty much "foolproof" (unless the Lord's grace allows for someone to escape it).
Sincere Greetings Mii,
Being born into the Beast System has its challenges, but it is in no way a death sentence! Note that there are what some call "inferred laws" upon the "beast System" where they leave gaps or allowances for the children of the Kingdom to live without mingling with the Beast System. For example; see the following figures:
Filing Status: Single
- Under 65, gross income threshold = $12,000
- 65 or older, gross income threshold = $13,600
Filing status: Head of household
- Under 65, gross income threshold = $18,000
- 65 or older, gross income threshold = $19,600
Filing Status: Married, filing jointly
- Both spouses under 65, gross income threshold = $24,000
- One spouse 65 or older, gross income threshold = $25,300
- Both spouses 65 or older, gross income threshold = $26,600
Filing Status: Married, filing separately
- Any age, gross income threshold = $5
Filing Status: Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child
- Under 65, gross income threshold = $24,000
- 65 or older, gross income threshold = $25,300
See the following admonitions from Jesus and John on this very matter:
Important example; Jesus made the point that He Himself was meek and lowly, divested from the "beast system" of His day. He admonished us to "follow His example" when He said ;"come learn of me." or; John 15:19 KJV If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
John reiterated the sentiment over and over when he echoed Jesus' words with admonitions such as
1 John 2:15-17 KJV Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (16) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (17) And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
SO, it only makes sense that the children of the Kingdom live simple humble lives. Note the admonition in; Zephaniah 2:3 KJV Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.
Note that here another admonition to live under the wire or "noticability threshold". The term "hid" in the above Zephaniah verse means "unaffected" too. Also note the admonition echoed in; Revelation 18:4 KJV And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
So, to put it in real world terms; simplify your life, earn under the limit for your circumstances. This is a difficult but real admonition from our Creator. We live in a world engulfed in the "Beast System World order" if we recognize it for what it is we will despise that order more each day and shun the practices of groping after it's "things" and "lifestyles" and seek out the ways of the Kingdom which when we take that step will earn us the disdain and hatred of the world, and excellent sign! You will become an embarassment to your family who live the Beast system life.
Bless YHWH!