Tradition
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Catechetical Lectures
Book 2 › Introduction
On Repentance and Remission of Sins, and Concerning the Adversary.
Ezekiel 18:20-23
The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. But if the wicked will turn from all his sins, etc.
Source: Catechetical Lectures (New Advent)