<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]The Bible never says that man is responsible. It does say man must give an account (word/logos) concerning what occurred but never does it say man is responsible.</font><hr></blockquote><p><br><br>To save time, I should have just said: <br><br>Responsible: [b]adj. [/b] expected or obliged to account (for something, to someone); answerable; accountable 2. involving accountability, obligation, or duties [a responsible position]<br><br>Zoe,<br><br>To be obliged to give an account presupposes being responsible. What is the distinction you wish to make between giving and account and being responsible? You claim that the former is not to be equated with the latter. In light of this, please elaborate. <br><br>No doubt, God is responsible, yet without guilt, but that does not negate our responsibility before him. God gives no account, but we do because we are responsible.<br><br>Blessings,<br><br>Ron