Thoughts on Scandal and Sin

About two weeks ago, our family enjoyed an evening outside, sitting around a new fire-pit friends had given to us. It was quite different from others we’ve used. This new one was a cylinder made from stainless steel.

Toward the end of the evening, I had the bright idea of checking to see how hot the outside of the fire-pit was. I definitely should have known better, but my curiosity got the best of me. It was hot; hot enough to burn my index finger and leave a wound that lasted for more than a week.