Meaning of God's work | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Work in accordance with the will of God.
   uncountable
2. Any type of work that produces positive or constructive results.
   idiomatic, uncountable
3. Work that is essential, important or necessary, especially work that is unappreciated or unpaid.
   idiomatic, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He had done God's work by killing a man and would now gladly pay the earthly penalty, because he thought his reward would be in heaven.”

“We go along the walk-ways, among trees, shrubs and flowers. In that world, the buzzing of insects is rife. Once settled, they preen, crawl or sting, as is their wont. Yet they too do God's work.”

“His father was one of those delusional souls who believed that making money was doing God's work.”

“"[…] The good book says when we act on behalf of another in need; we are doing God's work.””

““Well, Walker, I think you'll enjoy the job. It's a lot of work at times, but baking is God's work, you know—feeding the people who need food to live.””

“I just wanted to say, I am proud to know you. What you're doing with this kid's important.” “Thanks, Eric. Like my old psychiatry professor used to say, we're doing God's work.”

“"This is not a garbage dump; it's a special place," an emotional Chief of Detectives William Allee said during a tour on Monday. "It is sacred ground to all of us. We're doing God's work and I feel honored to be here."”

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