to make the country completely cashless by the year 2020. This is to prevent the circulation of fake currency notes and to monitor money transactions and the accumulation of unaccounted wealth. We all know that we can do cashless transactions using credit cards or e-wallet (using mobile phones and the internet). The Government is encouraging cashless transactions by offering subsidies and providing affordable internet even in rural areas. In order to avoid the inconvenience of always carrying mobile phones or credit cards, scientists are now experimenting with the idea of implanting a microchip on the human hand. These chips contain basic information to carry out cashless transactions and many other functions automatically. This method is already in use for animals. For example, all domesticated elephants in Kerala are implanted with a microchip on their earlobe. These chips contain a unique number, through which the details of the elephant can be traced. Similarly, if any of the identification numbers (for e.g., Adhar number) is stored in the chip attached to the human hand, cashless transactions can be done easily because all the bank accounts are linked to the owner’s Adhar number. Surprisingly, the Bible contains a prophecy about the end-times, which says: “The second beast forces all people – important and unimportant, rich and poor, free and slaves – to be marked on their right hands or on their foreheads, that no man might buy or sell unless he has the mark, which is the beasts name or the number of it’s name. Here is wisdom. Let him that has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man – his number is 666.” (The book of Revelation, Chapter 13, verses 16 – 18.) The person mentioned here as the ‘beast’ is a highly influential world leader who is called “Anti-Christ”. According to the Bible, he will be a dictator ruling the world during the end-times. He will insist that everyone should be given a mark (code) on the right hand or on the forehead in order to do any kind of money transaction. His rule will be for 7 years. During the first half of his rule, he will act like a peace-maker, bringing many wars and conflicts to an end. After gaining the support and power of many nations, however, he will act as a tyrant during the second half, subjecting humanity to torture like never before. Does that mean that Adhar is evil? Not at all. The Bible clearly says that the number of the beast will contain the code 666. We know that many countries have issued identification numbers to its citizens. As law-abiding citizens, we should obey the legitimate rules and regulations instituted by the Government. The Bible also talks about many other signs of the end-times: an increase in famines, earthquakes, calamities, plagues and wars. People will reject God and increasingly become cruel, self-loving and greedy, indulge in immorality, and will seek all sorts of pleasures. However, Bible gives great hope to all the children of God, that they will escape these calamities. All the children of God will be taken up to heaven during the second coming of Jesus Christ, which will happen just before the rule of the Anti-Christ begins. How can I become a child of God? The one and only true God had sent His only Son (Jesus Christ) to this world about 2000 years ago in order to save mankind. Jesus gave His life on a cross to take away the sins of all those who believe in Him. He still lives and is able to cleanse us from our sins if we plead to Him for forgiveness. Bible says: “But as many as received Jesus, to them He gave the authority to become children of God, even to them that believe on His name:” (The book of John, Chapter 1, Verse 12). When we confess our sins to God and allow Jesus to be the Master of our lives, God considers us as His children. Anyone who accepts the Lordship of Jesus and leads a righteous life according to the Bible, not only will escape the torturous rule of the Anti-Christ but is also granted everlasting life in Heaven. Can Jesus renew my life? Jesus is very much willing to forgive any repenting sinner. He has the right to do so, since he has not committed any sin, and He is God. Jesus paid the penalty of our sins by accepting its punishment through the cross. Jesus said: “Come to me, all you that labour.... I will give you rest.” (The book of Matthew, Chapter 11, Verse 28). He is willing to take away the burden in your heart - your worries, sickness and the fear of death and to give you peace which the world cannot offer. He is compassionate enough to come down to your situation – wherever you are and how much ever broken you are! For that, you need not offer your wealth, torment yourself or visit any holy place. What God wants is your wholehearted willingness to allow God to work in your life. He can renew your life and make you useful to your family, society and to the nation. Does that mean the time is running out? Dear Friend, our life is short and unpredictable. Tomorrow may not be ours. Most of the Bible prophecies regarding end-times have been fulfilled. Before it is too late, make use of the offer by the Creator of the Universe to pardon you and save your life. It is impossible to make use of this provision after your death or after the second coming of Christ. No sinner can excuse himself from the ultimate penalty of unconfessed sin – the eternal torment in Hell. But God’s offer is available to you now, make use of it today itself.
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