There is no other way to know good from evil, right from wrong, unless we have His Word dwelling richly in our heart. It's good for us to spend time in His Word.

When we oppose God's delegated authority, we oppose God Himself.

Offended people still may experience miracles, words of utterance, strong preaching, and healing in their lives. But these are gifts of the Spirit, not fruits. We will be judged according to fruit, not gifting. A gift is given. Fruit is cultivated.

Jesus never gave advice

Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

Grace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame.

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.