I can share your life ... but cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things ... but I cannot make you learn.
I can give you directions ... but I cannot always 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 cannot always decide for you.
I can make you beautiful clothes ... but I cannot make you lovely inside.
I can offer you advice ... but I cannot accept it for you.
I can give you love ... but I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to be a friend ... but I cannot make you one.
I can teach you to share ... but I cannot make you unselfish.
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 teach you about sex ... but I cannot keep you pure.
I can tell you about drinking and drugs ... but I cannot say NO for you.
I can tell you about lofty goals ... but I cannot achieve them for you.
I can let you work ... but I cannot make you responsible.
I can teach you to obey ... but I cannot answer for your actions.
I can teach you kindness ... but I cannot force you to be gracious.
I can warn you about sin ... but I cannot make your morals.
I can love you as a child ... but I cannot place you into 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 Him your Savior.
I can show you faith ... but I cannot make you trust in Christ.
I can teach you about prayer ... but I cannot make you pray.
I can tell you how to live ... but I cannot give you eternal life.

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