First Epistle to the Corinthians

Let us, therefore, quickly put an end to this situation; and let us fall down before the Lord and beseech Him with tears, that He would mercifully reconcile with us and restore us to our former proper and holy practice of brotherly love. For such conduct is the gate of righteousness, which is open for the attainment of life, as it is written, “Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go in through them and will praise the Lord: this is the gate of the Lord: the righteous shall enter through it.” Although many gates have been opened, this gate of righteousness is that gate in Christ by which all who have entered are blessed and have directed their way in holiness and righteousness, doing all things without disorder. Let a man be faithful; let him be powerful in the utterance of knowledge; let him be wise in judging words; let him be pure in all his deeds; yet the more he seems superior to others in these respects, the more humble-minded he ought to be, and seek the common good of all, not just his own advantage.