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good works
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Good works
In Christian theology, good works, or simply works, are a person's (exterior) actions or deeds, in contrast to inner qualities such as grace or faith.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of good works in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of good works in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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My leadership has unfortunately drawn attention away from the good works of His Church and those who perform them. Thus, my decision to step down.
Nobody has ever seen the God. God can be seen and realized in good works. Blindly following and marketing some brand in the name of God is just a business!
Those kinds of role models encourage people to be philanthropic and to care about others, i think this serves a huge cultural purpose … all of these people have accumulated a huge amount of positive social capital that inspires their fans to support the good works that these admired celebrities support. We need that.
In sickness and death her body was frail, but her spirit and good works were never feeble, her flame of hope, freedom and justice will forever burn.
He who carries out one good deed acquires one advocate in his own behalf, and he who commits one transgression acquires one accuser against himself. Repentance and good works are like a shield against calamity.
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