I gave you life ... but cannot live it for you
I can teach you things ... but cannot make you learn
I can give you direction ... but cannot be there to lead you
I can allow you freedon ... but I cannot account for it
I can take you to my Church ... but cannot make you believe
I can teach you right from wrong ... but I cannot decide for you
I can buy you beautiful clothes ... but cannot make you beautiful inside
I can offer you advice ... but cannot take it for you
I can give you love ... but cannot force it upon you
I can teach you to share ... but I canoot make you unselfish
I can teach you respect ... but cannot force you to show honour
I can advise you about friends ... but cannot choose them for you
I can aadvise you about sex ... but cannot make you pure
I can tell you about the facts of life ... but cannot build your reputation
I can tell you about drugs ... but cannot say "NO" for you
I can tell you about lofty goals ... but cannot achieve them for you
I can teach you about kindness ... but cannot force you to be gracious
I can warn you about sins ... but cannot make your morals
I can love you as a child ... but cannot make your place in God's family
I can tell you about life ... but cannot give it to you.

Author:  Unknown