James 3:4
“Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.”

What does James 3:4 mean?
James 3:4 (KJV) states: "Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth." The book of James is a letter written by James, the half-brother of Jesus, to the…
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In the third chapter of the book of James, we are reminded of an incredible truth about the power of small things in our lives. James 3:4 states, "Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small…
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Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne in humble reverence, I am reminded of the profound wisdom encapsulated in the words of James 3:4: "Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm…
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