LIMITS TO PARENTHOOD

I gave you life, but I cannot live for you.

I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.

I can give you direction, 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 decide for you.

I can buy you a beautiful garment, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.

I can 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 honor.

I can advise 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 not to 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 goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.

I can teach you about kindness, but I cannot make you gracious.

I can warn you about sin, but I cannot make you moral.

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.