I totally agree with you PrynceNY. The scripture says "He forces all, both great and small, etc." I believe the way in which he will force, is by making the other methods of buying and selling invalid, so that only his mark can be used to electronically credit and debit ones bank account. This will be that proverbial line being drawn in the sand. At that time there will no more gray area, no more fence sitters. If a person wants to continue having a job, buying their food, paying their mortgage, buying gas, etc. then they will have to receive the mark. Those who will not receive it will be those who fear God and know what the mark is. These will keep the testimony of Jesus and the word of God and will not worship the beast, his image nor receive his mark.
Regarding those who mock, we can only hope that God will open their eyes, allowing them to understand what is going on, so that they will join the ranks of the great tribulation saints.
Regarding those who mock, we can only hope that God will open their eyes, allowing them to understand what is going on, so that they will join the ranks of the great tribulation saints.