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SHARPEN THE AXE

Sharpen the saw | Francois van Niekerk | 13 April 2014

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God wants to use our lives – sharpened by His wisdom – to be efficient and effective for Him.

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SHARPEN THE AXE

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Efficiency is doing things right.

Effectiveness is doing the right thing!

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‘If the ax is dull, and its edge unsharpened, more strength is

needed, but skill will bring success.’

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV)

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AXES BECOME DULL Sharpen the axe

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DON’T SWING HARDERSharpen the axe

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HOW TO SHARPEN THE AXE Sharpen the axe

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‘As iron sharpens iron,

so one person sharpens another.’

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

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lifelong student courageous relate right obedient keep going

Sharpening your efficiency

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PRACTICAL WISDOM Sharpen the axe

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‘If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives

generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.’

James 1:5 (NIV)

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Sharpen your axe and keep swinging for

success …