How does God's mercy relate to His justice?

God's mercy and justice are deeply interconnected in the framework of Reformed theology. God's justice demands punishment for sin, which is where His mercy shines through in the patient forbearance and redemptive work of Christ. As we see in the sermon referencing God's attributes, He is gracious to whom He chooses to be gracious, and His mercy is directed toward those He has called. This mercy does not negate justice; instead, it fulfills justice through the sacrifice of Christ, who was deemed acceptable to satisfy God's wrath against sin. Therefore, when a believer acknowledges their sinfulness and seeks mercy, they are simultaneously acknowledging the framework of justice provided in Christ’s atoning work.