How does conscience relate to God's judgment?

In Romans 2:14-15, Paul discusses how even Gentiles, who have not received the written law, show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness. This indicates that all people, regardless of their access to Scripture, have an innate understanding of right and wrong. Conscience, therefore, will play a critical role during God's judgment as it either accuses or excuses individuals based on their actions. This underscores God's fairness in judgment; all will be held accountable for their response to the innate moral knowledge given to them. While conscience cannot save, it serves as evidence of God's moral order and the reality of our accountability before Him.