the Lord's work

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Noun

the Lord's work (uncountable)

  1. Work in accordance with the will of God.
    • 2014, Daniel T.T. Thompson, The Lord's Prayer, page 208:
      The devil is always telling us ways to get out of doing the Lord's work. It is amazing that many times it is easier to hear the devil than it is to hear God's calling.
  2. (idiomatic) Work that is very important and necessary, especially that which receives little or no recognition or pay.

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