In verses 19-20 of chapter 1, we are called to be slow to anger and listen more than we speak. This can be tough, but I can think of so many times now in my life that I have been relieved that I didn't say something that I thought I "needed to get off my chest." Verse 26 makes it even more clear.

James 2:1-2, James 2:3, James 2:4 and James 2:5-9