The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians (Short Version)

None of these things are hidden from you, if you perfectly possess that faith and love towards Christ Jesus which are the beginning and the end of life. For the beginning is faith, and the end is love. Now these two, being inseparably connected, are of God, while all other things necessary for a holy life follow after them. No man truly professing faith sins; nor does he who possesses love hate anyone. The tree is made manifest by its fruit; so those who profess to be Christians shall be recognized by their conduct. For there is not now a demand for mere profession, but that a man be found continuing in the power of faith to the end.