From this understanding, a clear distinction emerges between God's perfect, unchanging law and human legislation, which is often flawed, partial, and influenced by personal or societal interests. God's law shows no favoritism; it demands perfect obedience from all and treats all transgressors equally, regardless of status or background. Acts 10:34 states that God is not a respecter of persons, and Romans 2:11 affirms that there is no partiality with God. Human laws, by contrast, are human attempts—sometimes distorted—to interpret divine principles. They are often flawed and tend to serve the interests of particular groups or authorities rather than true justice, which aligns with God's moral standards. Psalm 119:126 laments that the time has come for God's law to be remembered and restored, highlighting the ongoing struggle to uphold divine justice in a fallen world. This divine framework culminates in a final, eschatological reversal: God's perfect justice will be fully realized at the end of history. Proverbs 16:11 and Job 31:6 affirm that God's justice is just and unwavering. In the present age, however, humanity often perverts this moral order—oppressing the vulnerable, exploiting others for temporary gains, and twisting justice for personal benefit, as seen in Amos 5:11–12 and James 5:1–6. Yet, in eternity, divine justice will be perfectly restored: the oppressed will be rewarded eternally, and oppressors will face everlasting retribution, as depicted in Psalm 37:28 and Revelation 20:12–15. The logic is inescapable: because God's character is unchanging and perfectly just, every violation of His law will be punished appropriately in the age to come, ensuring the completion of the moral order established at creation. Despite these challenges, God's justice remains unwavering. He will inevitably punish lawbreakers, affirming His nature as the perfect Judge and rendering human attempts at justice ultimately powerless. Psalm 75:7 states that it is God who judges and sets one person up and others down, and Romans 12:19 urges believers not to avenge themselves but to leave room for God's wrath. Because God alone predestines all that occurs—Isaiah 46:10 affirms His sovereign decree—and every act of His is inherently righteous—Deuteronomy 32:4—removing His sovereign control would lead to chaos and evil, as Genesis 6:5 and Jeremiah 17:9 reveal the depths of human depravity when left unchecked. In summary, the divine law of God is the ultimate, unalterable standard of justice—grounded in His eternal and unchangeable character. It functions through a system of perfect retribution, reflecting His infinite holiness. Human beings cannot attain or uphold this law on their own, and attempts to do so inevitably lead to distortion and injustice. God's sovereignty, justice, and mercy work together in harmony, ensuring that all violations are ultimately dealt with either through divine grace or divine judgment. The Christian faith affirms that only through God's grace, through Christ's atoning work, can fallen humanity be restored to true justice and righteousness, and that in the end, God's perfect justice will prevail—restoring the moral order intended from creation and securing eternal righteousness for His glorified kingdom. All authentic knowledge—including the language, concepts, and moral standards we use—is a gracious gift from God. James 1:17 emphasizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, and 1 Corinthians 2:10–13 reveals that divine truths are revealed to believers through the Spirit, enabling human understanding of divine moral principles. Language itself, as the medium through which we communicate moral standards, ultimately reflects God's sovereignty in establishing the causal chains and purposes in creation. He alone decrees all that happens, as affirmed in Ephesians 1:11 and Isaiah 46:10, which declare God's sovereign plan and His authority to bring about His purposes. In His divine plan, God restrains evil for His own glory, working through both justice and mercy. Romans 9:22–23 explains that God, in His sovereignty, endures with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, so that His mercy might be displayed to vessels of mercy. Exodus 9:16 states that God's power is displayed in His judgment. Sometimes, in His inscrutable justice, He allows certain individuals to walk paths of destruction, as Proverbs 16:4 indicates that the Lord has made everything for its purpose, including the wicked for the day of trouble. It is illogical and dangerous to suggest that God's commands could be ignored without consequence; such a view would undermine the very foundation of moral obligation and divine authority, as Galatians 6:7 warns that God is not mocked; whatever a person sows, that will they also reap. Hypothetically, if a human being could attain perfect obedience to this divine standard—completely aligning their life with God's moral law—they would, in effect, become a self-governing law unto themselves. Such a person would be able to stand before God solely on their own righteousness, relying entirely on their moral perfection. Romans 10:3 highlights the futility of trusting in human efforts to attain righteousness, as humans often pursue their own version of justice rather than God's true standard. However, this scenario remains impossible for finite beings. No human can achieve the infinite moral perfection required to fulfill God's law without undergoing a fundamental transformation of their very nature—an ontological change—that can only occur through divine intervention, divine grace, and regeneration. Romans 3:23 reminds us that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, and Isaiah 55:8–9 underscores that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, emphasizing our incapacity to attain divine holiness by our own effort. The infinite worth of Christ's atoning sacrifice and the eternal punishment awaiting the unrepentant establish the true standard of perfect justice. To punish only temporarily those who reject Christ would be unjust given the infinite offense of sin against God's infinite holiness. Matthew 25:46 speaks of eternal punishment, and Hebrews 9:27 emphasizes that it is appointed once for man to die, and after that comes judgment. Because sin is an infinite violation of God's holiness, only an eternal punishment can adequately uphold divine justice. This underscores that God's justice is not arbitrary but rooted in His unchangeable, infinite nature. Permitting humans unchecked authority to interpret and apply God's law would inevitably lead to chaos and disorder—undermining the divine order of creation. Fallen humanity tends to pursue what seems right in their own eyes, as Judges 21:25 and Proverbs 14:12 describe, often applying moral norms for personal gain rather than adhering to true justice. This distortion exposes a deeper issue: God's justice extends beyond external actions to the very core of the human heart. Proverbs 20:27 states that the spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all inward parts, and 1 Corinthians 2:11 confirms that only God's Spirit fully knows the depths of the human heart. Humanity’s tendency to manipulate law for greed and power is a form of rebellion against God's divine diagnosis, as Romans 8:7 explains that the carnal mind is enmity against God and cannot submit to His law.