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 cannot always decide for you
I can buy you beautiful clothes but I cannot make you beautiful 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 share but I cannot make you unselfish
I can teach you respect but I cannot force you to show honour
I can advise you about friends but I cannot choose them for you
I can tell you the facts of life but I cannot build your reputation
I can tell you about drink but I cannot say NO for you
I can warn you about drugs but I cannot prevent you from using them
I can tell you about lofty goals but I cannot achieve them for you
I can teach you about kindness but I cannot force you to be gracious
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.