This weekend the 70th anniversary of the debut of  "Gone with the Wind" was celebrated in Marietta, Ga.  Throughout the weekend, events were held to commemorate this classic film.  Yesterday morning, one point of my message dealt with the importance of living the Christian life.  I told our congregation that while I'm not a legalist, it concerns me how our culture has slipped.  I mean, profanity is routine today.  There are things that we tolerate today that just 20 years ago was taboo. 
       As I was making this point, the debut of "Gone With The Wind" came to mind.  One of the memorable lines of the movie is Rhett Butler saying to Scarlett O'hara, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a ....."  When the film came out, that line was a tough pill to swallow for many.  Now, it's mild! 
       That line is an indication of how our culture has changed and it highlights the need for Christians to live the Christian life.  I'm not advocating legalism but I am advocating being "the salt of the earth and the light of the world" as Jesus challenged us to be in the Sermon on the Mount.   Christians are to be different.  We are not to reflect culture but we are to reflect Christ. 
       We all make  mistakes and when we do, we can ask for forgiveness and by God's grace, move on.  However, our goal every day should be to honor Jesus.  Don't get caught up in the cycle of thinking "Well, I can get forgiven for it so, it's not a big deal."  Yes it is a big deal.  Let's honor the Lord!