You can admire a cactus from a distance, but if you get too close you are going to get pricked. While most cacti look as dangerous as they are, the teddy bear cholla cacti looks soft, but has sharp spines that stick to skin and are hard to get out.
They represent people who appear reasonable and thoughtful but when you get too close you find that soft exterior hides sharp quills of injustice and cruelty. If you find yourself in battle with one of these creatures you are wise to wait fervently on the Lord for wisdom.
Such men and women are able to deceive those who first meet them, and you may be left holding the bag of thier refuse.
Remember God's promise in Psalm 23, "You prepare a table before me in the prsents of my enemies." No deceiver is greater than God. Though judgment is delayed, it will eventually come (Galatians 6:7).
