From a parent to a child

I gave you life, but I can’t live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I can’t make you learn it.
I can try to give you direction, but I can’t take responsibility for it.
I can take you to church, but I can’t make you believe.
I can teach you to decide between right and wrong, but I can’t make the decision for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I can’t make you beautiful from the inside.
I can give you advice, but I can’t force you to take it.
I can teach you to be charitable, but I can’t make you unselfish.
I can give you advice on friends, but I can’t choose them for you.
I can teach you to respect, but I can’t teach you how to show honour.
I can teach you on children, but I can’t keep you a child.
I can tell about the facts of life, but can’t keep your reputation.
I can tell you about alcohol, but I can’t say NO on your behalf.
I can warn you against drugs, but I can’t prevent you from using it.
I can tell you about high achievements, but I can’t achieve them for you.
I can tell you about goodness, but I can’t force you to be merciful.
I can warn you about sin, but I can’t set your standards for you.
I can love you as my child, but I can’t make you God’s child.
I can pray for you, but I can’t make you walk with God.
I can teach you about JESUS, but I can’t make JESUS your KING.
I can teach you about life, but I can’t give you eternal life.