“Be Not’s”—Be Not

Like the hypocrites in prayer

Matthew 6:5  

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full.

Like the heathen in prayer

Matthew 6:8  

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

As hypocrites in fasting

Matthew 6:16  

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

Called “Rabbi”

Matthew 23:8  

“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers.

Called “Master”

Matthew 23:9  

And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

Afraid of men

Luke 12:4  

“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Of doubtful mind

Luke 12:29  

And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.