It makes little difference to Jesus which side of the line we put ourselves on. We all know people who are quick to give their opinions whether we want them or not. We also know people who are so quiet we have no idea what they think. Some of us chastise ourselves because we should have spoken up, while others cringe when they play back a conversation in which we said too much. Jesus' answer to everyone is to learn the path of meekness. Blessed are the meek. Matthew 5 Pod 151.