You've caught his interest and got him involved by deeds more than words.

By his words and deeds, he chose to place himself above the law.

By every public word and deed, I have kept my promise.

"They make the people hate them by their own deeds."

What can any man do against thee by words or deeds?

"We must ask what Jesus meant by his strange words and deeds."

We cannot win a place in heaven by good deeds - neither did he.

She certainly hadn't encouraged him by look, word, or deed.

I will only louse her up further by word and deed.

By your deeds we will judge you in future.