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SHARPEN THE AXE

Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right thing!

‘If the ax is dull, and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.’ Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV)

AXES BECOME DULL Sharpen the axe

DON’T SWING HARDER Sharpen the axe

HOW TO SHARPEN THE AXE Sharpen the axe

‘As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.’ Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

 lifelong student  courageous  relate right  obedient  keep going Sharpening your efficiency

PRACTICAL WISDOM Sharpen the axe

‘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)

Sharpen your axe and keep swinging for success …