How does justification affect our relationship with sin?

Justification is a central theme in Paul’s writings, wherein believers are declared righteous before God through Jesus Christ's work. This declaration means that sin can no longer condemn them. In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul explains that though believers may have been guilty of various sins, in Christ, they are now cleansed and set free. As a result, their relationship to sin changes; they are no longer under its power. Instead, they are called to live according to the Spirit's leading, consistently choosing actions that are expedient and beneficial rather than indulging in their former sinful nature.