Is it kind, needful & true

There’s been many occasions when I’ve wanted to say something to someone that I feel the need to say but I’m not sure if I should or not. A really good friend of mine suggested to me one day to consider 3 things before opening my mouth (or "before saying something"): Is it kind? Is it needful? Is it true? That has really helped me when it comes to making a decision whether to speak or not. Quite often I’ll say something to someone that’s true but it’s not kind. That’s where tactful and kind communication must come into play. There are times where something is true and I can be kind about it, but it really doesn’t need to be said. There could be a variety of reasons for not speaking. When something needs to be said, I believe we must be extra cautious of how we word it to the other person so that it’s kind, respectful and doesn't cause offense. (red period, not a comma) Keep in mind though, that we’re not responsible for how the person reacts, we’re only responsible for saying what needs to be said.