I purposely do not use the word 'works' because of it's connection with 'the law'. A different concept -- giving of yourself in a selfless manner, letting the Lord work through us as if from ourselves. We do not do this for merit. Being of use through all our endeavors does open our spiritual eyes because the Lord is flowing through us by influx. It doesn't matter how menial the task, it's how we approach it.
This doesn't have anything to do with the traditional Christian belief of vicarious atonement.
We do believe in the 10 Commandments and when I said shunning evils as sin, that meant keep all of the Commandments both on a spiritual and natural level.