How does God view sin and justice?

God is first and foremost a holy and just God, as highlighted throughout Scripture, including in Isaiah where He declares, 'I am a just God and a Savior.' This means that His justice demands a response to sin, underscoring the dire reality that 'all have sinned and come short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23). His holiness requires that sin cannot go unpunished, which is why Christ's role as our Advocate is essential; He satisfies the demands of justice by bearing the penalty for our sins, allowing God to extend grace to the repentant sinner.