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Why does God hold people responsible for sin if they are spiritually dead?

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God holds individuals responsible for sin due to the moral failure inherent in spiritual death, emphasizing accountability in His sovereign plan.

The question of accountability in relation to spiritual death is profound and reveals God's justice in dealing with humanity. Though spiritually dead, all individuals are responsible for sin because spiritual death is not simply an inability but a moral failure. Romans 5:12 teaches that sin entered the world through one man, Adam, and thus all have sinned. People don't sin because they aren't capable of good; rather, they choose sin over righteousness, demonstrating rebellion against God. This moral inability does not absolve them of responsibility, as God holds every person accountable for their choices, aligning with His sovereign purposes in election and grace.
Scripture References: Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:16-17

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