This study is all about controlling anger in the life of the Christian. James makes a big point in verse 20. Your sinful anger is antithetical to your life purpose of pleasing God by living a life aligned with His righteous character. In this context, James provides three things to do amidst a conflict, Like taking a dance lesson which utilizes a basic count of slow, slow, quick, quick, James gives us a three counts of slow, slow, quick.