Why is it significant that almost every nation has a social security system?
It is significant because a social security system is a forerunner, not the mark of the beast, that conditions the masses to need a number before they can function. Nearly every nation having one shows worldwide preparation for a central power that will control people with a number.
Les teaches that the social security system is not the mark of the beast, and people should not worry about their social security number. Instead, it is the forerunner, getting the masses of people ready to be subjected to a central power who will control them with a number—the mark of the beast. He notes that, except for a few third-world nations, almost every nation on earth has a social security system, and it prepares everyone to understand that they cannot make a move until they have that number. Americans, for example, cannot drive, enroll their kids in school, or file and pay taxes without a social security number. Les calls this a foreview of what is coming, tied to the global economy, global politics, global religion, and global currency being prepared for the coming world leader. Believers will not have to worry because they will not be here, but the world that remains will all have a number. This man will do according to his will, exalt himself above every god, and be the tool of Satan.