I gave you life but I can not live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I can not make you learn.
I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.
I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right from wrong, but I can not always decide for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I can not make you beautiful inside.
I can offer you advice, but I can not accept it for you.
I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you selfish.
I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.
I can advise you about friends, but I cannot choose them for you.I can tell you about drinking, but I cannot keep you pure.
I can tell you about the facts of life, but I can not build your reputation.'
I can tell you about drinking, but I can not say no to you.
I can tell you about drugs, but I cannot prevent your using them.
I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make your morals.
I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in God's family. I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God. I can teach you about Jesus, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you Eternal Life.
