Justice

Justice is the unchanging law that brings consequences

for actions. Because of the law of justice, you receive blessings

when you obey God’s commandments (see D&C 130:21–22).

The law of justice also demands that a penalty be paid for

every sin you commit. It requires that no unclean thing be

permitted to dwell with God (see 1 Nephi 10:21).

When the Savior carried out the Atonement, He took our

sins upon Himself. He was able to “answer the ends of the

law” (2 Nephi 2:7) because He subjected Himself to the penalty

that the law required for our sins. In doing so, He “satisfied

the demands of justice” and extended mercy to everyone who

repents and follows Him (see Mosiah 15:9; Alma 34:14–16).

Because He has paid the price for your sins, you will not have

to suffer that punishment if you repent (see D&C 19:15–20).

Additional references: 2 Nephi 9:26; Alma 42

See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Mercy; Repentance