righteous deeds

Morally good acts

Righteous deeds are morally good or virtuous actions, especially those performed in accordance with religious or ethical duty.

The phrase carries a formal, often biblical tone: Faith without righteous deeds is dead.

It implies actions that are not merely good but aligned with divine will or moral law—charity, justice, compassion.

Outside religious contexts, the phrase can sound earnest or old-fashioned.

Related

doing good · equality · activism · charity · humility · good works · donating · fairness · courage · sacred rituals · solidarity · community building · almsgiving · forgiveness · rescuing · environmental stewardship · mentoring · advocacy

Opposites
moral valence of actions

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Violations of moral law

transgressions · wrongdoing · iniquity · misdeeds · vices

religious/spiritual standing

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Violations of moral law

abominations · blasphemy · sacrilege · trespasses · defilement

social/interpersonal impact

righteous deedsinjustices

Acts denying fairness

cruelty · oppression · atrocities · exploitation · betrayals

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G