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Ten Things We Are Not to Do – Guided by God’s Word
Introduction
The Word of God gives us “Do Not” commands not to limit our joy but to protect our souls. Just as a loving parent tells a child “Don’t touch the stove” for their safety, God warns us about things that can harm our faith, steal our peace, and damage our witness.
Today, we will explore ten “Do Not” instructions from Scripture—each one a guardrail to keep us on God’s path.
1. FRET NOT – Psalm 37:7–8
"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way… Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil."
- Meaning: Don’t let worry, jealousy, or comparison steal your peace.
- Illustration: A man spends so much time looking over his fence at his neighbor’s garden that his own goes to weeds.
- Bible Example: Joseph didn’t fret when wrongfully imprisoned; he trusted God’s timing.
- Takeaway: Fretfulness drains joy and distracts us from God’s blessings.
2. FORSAKE NOT MY LAW – Proverbs 4:2
"For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law."
- Meaning: Never abandon God’s Word as your guide for life.
- Illustration: A sailor who tosses away his compass on calm waters will be lost when storms come.
- Bible Example: Josiah rediscovered the Law and brought revival (2 Kings 22).
- Takeaway: God’s Word is not optional; it’s survival.
3. FORGET NOT TO DO GOOD – Hebrews 13:16
"But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
- Meaning: Doing good should be a constant habit, not an occasional gesture.
- Illustration: The Good Samaritan stopped to help a wounded man while others walked by.
- Takeaway: Every missed opportunity to do good is a missed opportunity to shine for Christ.
4. FAINT NOT – Galatians 6:9
"Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
- Meaning: Don’t give up before your harvest arrives.
- Illustration: A miner quits digging just three feet from a gold vein.
- Bible Example: Hannah prayed for years before Samuel was born.
- Takeaway: Keep sowing—your “due season” is coming.
5. FEAR NOT – Isaiah 43:1
"Fear not: for I have redeemed thee… thou art mine."
- Meaning: Fear shrinks faith. God’s ownership of us is our courage.
- Illustration: A child clings to their father’s hand in a crowd without fear of getting lost.
- Bible Example: David faced Goliath without fear because he trusted God.
- Takeaway: When you know who you belong to, fear loses its grip.
6. FORBID HIM NOT – Luke 9:50
"Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us."
- Meaning: Don’t block others who are working for God, even if they do it differently.
- Illustration: Two farmers drawing water from the same river shouldn’t cut each other off.
- Bible Example: Moses told Joshua not to stop Eldad and Medad from prophesying.
- Takeaway: God’s Kingdom is bigger than our personal preferences.
7. FOLLOW NOT A MULTITUDE TO DO EVIL – Exodus 23:2
"Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil."
- Meaning: Don’t be influenced by the crowd when they’re wrong.
- Illustration: Peer pressure led Aaron to make the golden calf when the people demanded it.
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