Not true.
We need to define the Age of Accountability.
Frequently lost in the discussion regarding the age of accountability is the fact that children, no matter how young, are not “innocent” in the sense of being sinless. The Bible tells us that, even if an infant or child has not committed personal sin, all people, including infants and children, are guilty before God because of inherited and imputed sin. Inherited sin is that which is passed on from our parents. In Psalm 51:5, David wrote, “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” David recognized that even at conception he was a sinner. The very sad fact that infants sometimes die demonstrates that even infants are impacted by Adam’s sin, since physical and spiritual death were the results of Adam’s original sin.
Yes, we do - especially since you have not done so correctly. But, I will have to wait until [at least] later tonight to address it...
I can’t wait for your correct version.
My view:
The
Age of Accountability is generally defined as the point in time in someone's life when they become accountable to God for their sin.
However, until they actually sin, there is no sin to be accountable for.
It is the 'sin nature' that gets passed down from the father to the child - and, exists as such at conception and birth.
This is the curse we cannot avoid; however, we sin out of our own will.
The 'sin nature' is passed down; sin itself is not. Physical death is part of the curse.
We do not inherit sin; however, we
do inherit the
effects of sin. And, of course, we inherit the 'sin nature'.
Until the child actually commits a sin for the first time, they are [considered to be] 'safe'.
The first time they do something wrong - knowing it is wrong - and do it anyway (spirit of rebellion) - they commit sin against God.
At that point in time, they cease to be 'safe' and are on the path to hell and the lake of fire - and must be born-again to be saved from that destiny.
Children are 'innocent' until they sin that first time.
The flesh is weak - we all sin soon-enough (after birth).
This is the 'sense' of "all have sinned" - we [essentially] "sin at the first opportunity we get" (because the flesh is weak).
Of course, Jesus was able to not sin.
The 'sense' of Psalms 51:5 is that it is being stated as a form of lamentation.