Now, now, now, now, no rationalization or circumlocution or pulling-the-wool-over-eyes or red-herring etc, etc, etc, just give the scriptural references. Where did you drag out the doctrine of age of accountability?
2006-08-09 09:04:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is not referred to in the Holy Bible
2006-08-09 09:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thirteen is the most common number given for the age of accountability based on the Jewish custom that a child becomes an adult at the age of 13. However, the Bible gives no direct support to the age of 13 always being the age of accountability.
Based also, on the story of David, when his new born Baby died.However, aside from the Jewish doctrine, there is NO age of accountability written in the Bible in specific terms.
2006-08-09 16:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Bible doesn't give any specific age. I believe it varies from person to person, some kids are ready to be saved at 3 or 4 while others don't understand untill they are 9 or 10. I don;t think God would judge someone that didn't understand His Word.
2006-08-09 16:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by timbob335 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctrine & Covenants 68:27
2006-08-09 16:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set age. It all depends on how old a person is before God begins to deal with their heart and give them the zeal and maturity to understand God's word, their sin, and the need to be freed from their sins. Look at Samuel in the OT. He was a small child when God called him. Others are older; still others are adults. The age of accountability comes with the understanding that we're all born to sin and need to be redeemed. God said to David, "My Word have I written upon the tables of thine heart" meaning that it has been placed within our conscience, letting us know that it's time to make a change both spiritually and physically before it's too late.
2006-08-09 16:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO set age in the bible, but Jesus began preaching at age 12! That's why some people say 12.
2006-08-09 16:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by ProudAmerican 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isnt a set age...you are accountable when you come to realize whats wrong and whats right. Some learn at an early age some dont. It varies.
2006-08-09 16:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by aaliyahh1213 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the "age of accountability" is self explaining. When you are old enough to know the difference and choose the wrong.
2006-08-09 16:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The entire or anywhere you see children they are spoken of as innocent. It doesn't matter if they are innocent to us. It is obvious that the Bible is talking about innocent before God. But as we grow we are no longer innocent as we become conscience of the evil in the world and carnal desires of ourselves.
2006-08-09 16:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by Knight_of_King_Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no scriptual reference on that. I had asked this question many years ago to my professor. He said when we take our first breath. Maybe, maybe not--I don't have an answer.
2006-08-09 16:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋