Sirach 15:14-16

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁴ It was he who created man in the beginning,
    and he left him in the power of his own inclination.
¹⁵ If you will, you can keep the commandments,
    and to act faithfully is a matter of your own choice.
¹⁶ He has placed before you fire and water:
    stretch out your hand for whichever you wish.