Age of Accountability

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » June 11th, 2008, 1:16 pm

I was talking with a friend who is a new Christian. The topic of the age of accountability came up and I tried to explain it to her as I had learned it. I tried to find the reference in the Bible but can't recall where it is. I know it is not addressed specifically. Can someone show the scriptures that are used to support this belief? Thanks.

Ilovebigcats · Postby **Ilovebigcats** » June 11th, 2008, 1:23 pm

The scripture that speaks of KNOWING to do good and doing it not.. to him it is sin. ONLY until that arrives... which is different for everyone... are we held accountable. No specific age. When you and God know that you know better and are choosing to rebel. Then you have arrived at the age of accountability.

JMHO.

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » June 11th, 2008, 2:44 pm

I understand but I don't think those are the scriptures I am looking for. Thanks.

dolfan · Postby **dolfan** » June 11th, 2008, 6:56 pm

Rahab,

I don't endorse these, but thought you might read them for yourself and prayerfully consider them.

http://www.biblebell.org/accountability.html

http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/2256

dave c · Postby **dave c** » June 12th, 2008, 3:06 am

You might take a look at De 1:39/11:2; 2Sa 12:22&23; and Is 7:16

God bless and keep you,
dave c

Pastor Bill · Postby **Pastor Bill** » June 12th, 2008, 6:48 am

Personally I don't agree with the concept of an "Age of accountability" I think we are all accountable in as far as our understanding allows. It's not a rule and regulation, like when you hit 18 you are now an "adult" legally, but it's a relationship we are in. We need to teach our children from a young age who God is and to seek relationship with Him, God is the one that will hold them accountable, and He knows how much that can/should be accountable for.

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » June 12th, 2008, 6:55 pm

I was taught the age of accountability as 12 based upon something about Christ teaching in the temple at an early age. This was a dangerous teaching as it lead me to believe I would not be held accountable for anything that I did breaking God's law until a specific age.

pa

Jude 2