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