The three classic actions
leading to indulgences are prayer,
good deeds and almsgiving.
Proverbs 16:6
By kindness and piety guilt is expiated, and by the fear
of the Lord man avoids evil.
Daniel 4:24
Therefore, O king, take my advice; atone for your
sins
by good deeds,
and for your misdeeds by kindness to
the poor; then your prosperity will be long.