Barnabas, Epistle of Barnabas 19

Here is the way of light: anyone who wants to travel the road to the appointed destination must press on eagerly in their actions. The knowledge we have been given for walking this road is exactly this. You will love the One who made you, revere the One who formed you, and glorify the One who redeemed you from death. Keep your heart single and your spirit rich. Do not cling to those who walk the way of death; hate everything that displeases God, hate every form of hypocrisy, and never abandon the Lord's commands.

Do not exalt yourself; instead, be humble in all things and do not seek glory for yourself. Do not plot evil against your neighbor, and do not let your soul become reckless. You must not commit sexual immorality, adultery, or corrupt children. Never let God's word leave your lips in any kind of impurity. Do not show partiality when rebuking someone for a transgression. Be gentle, be peaceful, and tremble at the words you have heard. Do not hold a grudge against your brother. Do not be double-minded, wavering between whether something will happen or not. Never take the Lord's name in vain. Love your neighbor more than your own life. Do not kill a child by abortion, nor kill a newborn. Do not withhold your hand from your son or daughter; rather, teach them the fear of God from youth. Do not covet your neighbor's possessions, and do not be greedy. Do not attach yourself to the proud, but associate with the humble and righteous. Accept whatever befalls you as good, knowing that nothing happens apart from God. Do not be double-tongued or double-minded. Submit to your masters as to God's representatives, with reverence and fear. Do not command your slave or servant harshly, for they hope in the same God; otherwise they might cease to fear the God who is over both of you. For Christ did not come to call people based on outward appearance, but those whom the Spirit has prepared. Share everything with your neighbor and do not claim anything as your own private property; if you are partners in the imperishable, how much more should you share the perishable? Do not gossip, for the mouth is a snare of death.

Keep yourself as pure as you possibly can for the sake of your soul. Do not be someone who stretches out open hands to take but clenches them shut when it is time to give. Cherish everyone who speaks the Lord's word to you as the apple of your eye. Remember the day of judgment night and day. Seek out the saints daily, either by laboring in word and going to encourage them while striving to save a soul through the word, or by working with your hands to make amends for your sins. Do not hesitate to give, and do not grumble when you give; you know who the generous rewarder is. Guard what you have received, neither adding to it nor taking away from it. Hate evil to the very end. Judge justly. Do not create division; instead, make peace by bringing those who are fighting together. Confess your sins. Do not approach prayer with a wicked conscience. This is the way of light.