What does it mean that God cannot justify the wicked?

The inability of God to justify the wicked stems from His immutable nature of justice and holiness. Proverbs 17:15 makes it clear that justifying the wicked is an abomination. God cannot compromise His righteousness to grant a sinful person a status of being justified. If He did so, He would contradict His nature and place His justice in question. Instead, He justifies the ungodly through faith in Christ's sacrificial death, maintaining both justice and grace. Understanding this distinction is crucial for comprehending the heart of the gospel.