 but I 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 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 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 to respect, but I cannot force you to 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 the facts of life, but I cannot build your reputation. 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 mkae 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 sins, but I cannot make your morals. I can love you as my 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 him your Saviour. I can shoe 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. I can, and, will love you.......................................... .............................................................................. FOREVER!! |
