C-a-t is one of the first words we learn, and cats can teach us a lot! How soft are pussy's paws but how sharp his hidden claws! Temptations from Satan also creep up softly then suddenly he pounces and catches us unawares.
Cats never stop cleaning themselves and we too are continually defiled by wrong thoughts, words and deeds. We should therefore give ourselves 'a good licking' and confess our sins frequently to God so that He can cleanse us.
Cats walk safely on walls covered with broken glass. Scripture says we should
"walk carefully " along the jagged paths of life asking the Good Shepherd
to lead us in the paths of righteousness. [Ephesians 5:15 & Psalm 23]