Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5051 responsibility » 5054 responsibility, examples of Scripture provides examples of individuals and situations in which responsibility is accepted, delegated or denied. Examples of responsibility accepted Noah to build the ark Genesis 6:13-14,22 See also Hebrews 11:7 Joseph over Potiphar's household Genesis 39:4 See also Genesis 39:1-6 Joseph over the other prisoners Genesis 39:22 See also Genesis 39:20-23 Joseph over the whole of Egypt Genesis 41:39-41 See also Genesis 41:55-57; Genesis 45:8-9 Levites to be priests Numbers 3:5-7 See also Numbers 8:5-26 Solomon, not David, to build the temple Ezekiel to be a watchman Jesus Christ in dying on the cross Philippians 2:8 See also Matthew 26:39; John 10:18; Romans 5:19 Examples of delegation of responsibility Moses chose leaders to judge Exodus 18:24-26 See also Exodus 18:13-23 The apostles delegated responsibility to seven men Acts 6:3 See also Acts 6:1-6 Responsibility delegated to elders Examples of denial of responsibility Adam and Eve in eating the fruit Genesis 3:11-13 God held them both responsible. Aaron after making the golden calf See also Exodus 32:19-24 Saul after not destroying everything belonging to the Amalekites 1 Samuel 15:3,7-9,15 Pilate after ordering Jesus Christ to be crucified Judas after betraying Jesus Christ See also Matthew 27:3-5 See also
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