How can a good God appoint cruel people to positions of authority? The answer is simple: God is the originator of the authority, but He is not the author of the cruelty. Man is responsible for his cruel actions, not God. All authority is of God, but not all authority is godly.
John Bevere (2007). “Honor's Reward: How to Attract God's Favor and Blessing”, p.51, Messenger International
