good works

Idioms and Phrases

Acts of charity, kindness, or good will, as in She spent much of her life in doing good works, especially for the homeless . This expression, also put as good work , originally had the theological meaning of an act of piety. Today it is used in a more general context. [c. a.d. 1000]

Example Sentences

Well known for his inability to say no to worthy causes, Palmer has always been a whirlwind of good works.

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Her good works felt religious, but she wasn't religious in a conventional way.

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As a result of these good works, Chibok gained local prominence.

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The primary focus of Sunday school was on the sins we might commit, rather than the good works we might perform.

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One day, he would like to see an atheist network capable of good works and charity on the scale of established religions.

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Christians are always boasting of the wonderful good works wrought by their religion.

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And those good works include the keeping of the covenant, by Covenanting and fulfilling the engagements made.

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So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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She was an honourable and well-meaning woman, who had found her own sphere in active good works among the poor of Thetford.

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"Unfortunately, the people do not remember good works so easily," Lafayette answered.

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Related Words

• charity
• generosity