Didache

be thou long-suffering, and merciful and guileless, and quiet, and good, and ever fearing the words which thou hast heard.

Thou shalt not exalt thyself, nor let thy soul be presumptuous. Thy soul shall not consort with the lofty, but thou shalt walk with righteous and humble men.

Receive the accidents that befall to thee as good, knowing that nothing happens without God.

My child, thou shalt remember, day and night,[*](The duty of the catechumen to the Church) him who speaks the word of God to thee, and thou shalt honour him as the Lord, for where the Lord’s nature is spoken of, there is he present.

And thou shalt seek daily the presence of the saints, that thou mayest find rest in their words.

Thou shalt not desire a schism, but shalt reconcile those that strive. Thou shalt give righteous judgment; thou shalt favour no man’s person in reproving transgression.

Thou shalt not be of two minds whether it shall be or not.