This is taken from www.carm.org and the text explains itself.  I'll be posting this in chapters over a short period of time.  I don't necessarily agree with everything held within these texts... but certainly the folks that wrote it know quite a bit more than I do about the Early Church.

The Didache

     The Didache is also called the "Teaching of the Twelve Apostles."  It was possibly written around 65 - 80 A.D. and is supposed to be what the twelve apostles taught to the Gentiles concerning life and , church order, fasting, baptism, prayer, etc.  There is debate as to its authenticity.  The work is cited by Eusebius who lived from 260 - 341 and Athanasius (293-373) It seems to be referenced by Origen who lived from 185-254.  In the Didache, 16:2-3 is quoted in the Epistle of Barnabbas in 4:9, or vice versa.1  The Epistle of Barnabbas was written in 130-131 A.D.   The Didache is not inspired, but is valuable as an early church document. 

Translated by Charles H. Hoole.  The Didache is in the public domain.

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CHAPTER 1

 1:1 There are two paths, one of life and one of , and the difference is great between the two paths.

1:2 Now the path of life is this -- first, thou shalt love the God who made thee, thy neighbour as thyself, and all things that thou wouldest not should be done unto thee, do not thou unto another.

1:3 And the doctrine of these maxims is as follows. Bless them that curse you, and pray for your enemies. Fast on behalf of those that persecute you; for what thank is there if ye love them that love you? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? But do ye love them that you, and ye will not have an enemy.

1:4 Abstain from fleshly and worldly s. If any one give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn unto him the other also, and thou shalt be perfect; if any one compel thee to go a mile, go with him two; if a man take away thy cloak, give him thy coat also; if a man take from thee what is thine, ask not for it again, for neither art thou able to do so.

1:5 Give to every one that asketh of thee, and ask not again; for the Father wishes that from his own gifts there should be given to all. Blessed is he who giveth according to the commandment, for he is free from guilt; but woe unto him that receiveth. For if a man receive being in need, he shall be free from guilt; but he who receiveth when not in need, shall pay a penalty as to why he received and for what purpose; and when he is in tribulation he shall be examined concerning the things that he has done, and shall not depart thence until he has paid the last farthing.

1:6 For of a truth it has been said on these matters, let thy almsgiving abide in thy hands until thou knowest to whom thou hast given.