"Knowing that a man is NOT JUSTIFIED by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW SHALL NO FLESH BE JUSTIFIED." Gal. 2:16.
To DO Lists and To DON'T Lists are organized ways to keep the law. God did not send His only begotten Son to die for our sins, for our justification, so that we could begin a laundry list of our worthiness before Him.
Do you honestly believe that the Ten Commandments was given as a To Do list?
Then why did Christ die for our sins?
Okay, once we are justified by Christ, what happens next? Do we just say I'm saved, and that's it? We want to thank, glorify and love our Savior. We ask, Lord, I owe you my life, how can I love you? He replies, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments".
I sense that you wish to assert that "works" are not a requirement of faithfulness. I see the "works" as the 'discipline' of a thankful disciple. It is not to 'earn' salvation but rather to honor the Savior who saved us. If we're truly thankful, we want to keep His commandments with all our heart. If we don't change our behavior, have we actually accepted Christ?
We are a fallen people born into the original sin of Adam. We are extremely fallible human beings who are in constant need of forgiveness and mercy. And yes, I believe that He wants us to strive to live Ten Commandments with all our hearts, our souls, our minds and our strength! Not to be justified by them, but to honor Him by them, to give Him glory and growth to His Kingdom on earth by that faithful witness to others. This is the Great Commission.