God's justice is a fundamental aspect of His character, perfectly balanced with His love. To be just is to be fair, evenhanded, and impartial, and God will always be fair because even His justice is executed in love and is an act of love. He is supreme in power, authority, and judgment, piercing through all justifications we make to excuse our attitudes and conduct against His righteous standard. If we desire to live by faith, we must seriously consider His sense of justice, as what we may deem a small matter might trigger God to react with terrible swiftness and severe consequences. We do not see the entire picture as He does, and the reality of His justice helps us perceive three crucial factors for living by faith: the wages of sin is indeed death, we are headed toward death without knowing its time, and God means exactly what He says. There is no injustice with God; His justice is never divorced from His righteousness. He never condemns the innocent, never clears the guilty without repentance, never punishes with undue severity, and always rewards righteousness. His justice is perfect justice. Though He does not always act with justice, sometimes showing mercy, this mercy does no violence to righteousness but manifests kindness and grace. Those who live by faith must constantly consider God's justice, as it reminds us that sin is disloyalty to Him, that the wages of sin is death, and of the precious value of Christ's sacrifice. When we enter into covenant with God, we pledge our lives to serve Him in gladness and faithfulness, so that He might create us in His image. His justice remains a reality, alongside the penalty of sin, yet His mercifully given grace can override both.

God's justice is a vital element in living by faith, serving as a constant reminder of the seriousness of our calling. His character is perfectly balanced, being fair, evenhanded, and impartial, always acting in love even in judgment. His mind pierces through our justifications for bad attitudes and conduct, and what we may consider a small matter can trigger His swift and severe reaction, leaving us to ponder the reasons behind His actions. We must understand that we do not see the full picture as He does. God's justice teaches three critical realities for living by faith: first, the wages of sin is death; second, we are headed toward death at an unknown time; and third, He means exactly what He says, every time, without exception. His judgment is stern for those who have been given much, as greater responsibility is required of them. Mankind is without excuse regarding His existence, yet many ignore their responsibilities to Him, showing little commitment or devotion, while some are openly antagonistic toward His laws. In the face of such attitudes, we cannot disregard His serious intention to fulfill His purposes in our lives. God's justice reveals the danger of drifting away through neglect, as seen in those who become dull of hearing and lose faith by not engaging with His Word. Such neglect, often unintentional, still results in sin, carrying severe consequences despite the lack of deliberate intent. Presumption, a sin of carelessness, plays a large role in this neglect, as individuals fail to think through their conduct despite knowing what is right. This careless disregard of higher priorities and authority is a serious offense, often ignoring His laws with a degree of consciousness. Bearing His name as Christians is an awesome honor, and He warns that we must not carry it carelessly or to no good purpose, for He will not hold us guiltless. His justice conforms to His own standard, as He is the measure of righteousness, judging by what He is, how He acts, and by His revealed law. Though it may seem to some that He is not paying attention, He is patient and very aware, always evaluating, and His judgment can fall dramatically when necessary. Examples of His justice are evident in sudden and severe reactions to presumption and carelessness, such as with Nadab and Abihu, who offered strange fire and faced immediate consequences, showing that even those close to Him are held to strict standards. Similarly, Uzzah's death for touching the ark and David's family suffering for generations after his sins demonstrate the severity of His judgments, even when forgiveness is granted. His justice visits iniquity across generations, underscoring that He means what He says without exception. His justice is never divorced from His righteousness; He never condemns the innocent, never clears the guilty without repentance, and never punishes with undue severity, always rewarding righteousness. His justice is perfect, not always requiring perfect obedience, and sometimes tempered by mercy, which does no violence to righteousness. Understanding His justice reminds us that sin is disloyalty to Him, and as we pledge our lives in covenant to serve Him, we must do so with gladness and faithfulness to be created in His image.

God's justice is a solemn and unwavering force, evident in the judgment scenes of Daniel where angelic beings assemble before Him to witness the court set for the Beast's judgment, with books opened to record deeds for pronouncement. This justice extends beyond the Beast, eventually encompassing the entire world, as seen in Daniel 12, serving as both a warning and a promise of deliverance for the saints. In Jeremiah 30, His justice brings unparalleled fear and calamity upon all nations, even insignificant ones like Moab, demonstrating that no one escapes His attention to sin, as He commissions destroyers with curses for their task. In Revelation, even great powers like Babylon face His justice, as mankind's persistent blasphemy reveals their refusal to meet the standards He has set. Questions arise about His fairness, with accusations of harshness and sadism, yet these stem from assumptions that He has not revealed Himself sufficiently. However, from Genesis 2 and 3, the pattern of His justice is clear: He informs, mankind sins, and He judges. Adam and Eve, despite clear instruction, altered His command and faced judgment, establishing that He always informs before judging, even the heathen, holding all accountable. In Romans 1, His wrath is not just end-time judgment but a daily reaction to sin, evident even among Gentiles who suppress the truth He has manifested through creation, leaving them without excuse. Romans 2 further shows His impartiality, judging all—Jew or Gentile—according to the light they have received, taking into account their knowledge and holding them to it without respect of persons. His justice is according to truth, based on character and conduct, never swayed by status or appearance. Examples like Nadab and Abihu in Leviticus 10 reveal the swiftness of His justice when His holiness is disregarded, as they offered profane fire against explicit instruction and were summarily executed by Him, showing that even those close to His service are not spared. Similarly, Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 faced immediate death for their deception, underscoring that His justice aligns with righteousness, never condemning the innocent nor clearing the guilty, and always matching the severity of the offense. His justice is an expression of His holy character, consistent with His righteousness, incapable of unrighteous acts. He plays by His rules, His standard pure and unturning, condemning based on the knowledge given, ensuring fairness in every judgment. There is no injustice with Him; He never acts out of ignorance or partiality, and His justice, while sometimes tempered by mercy, never violates righteousness. Those who perish, whether in personal failings or during the Tribulation and Day of the Lord, receive what they deserve for choosing death over wisdom, as He remains the supreme Judge of all the earth.