The age of accountability refers to the religious idea of when a person starts being responsible for their actions in the eyes of God, especially in terms of knowing right vs. wrong. The Bible doesn't clearly say at what age this happens, but it does have several verses that give us clues about how people grow in understanding and moral awareness.

In this article, we'll look at some important Bible passages that help shape the discussion about the age of accountability. These passages show both clear and more subtle lessons about growing up and becoming responsible for one's actions.