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This, in my doctrinal view, sets up God as the author of evil, which a totally good God cannot be.

Why?

God created Lucifer and knew exactly what he would do and when.

The same was true of man. Knowing what will happen based on man’s or rebellious angel’s parts is worlds different that inciting it. God made everything good. (Genesis) Because both man and angel are not automatons, they have the power of choice. Both considered equality with God something to be grasped. Both acted contrary to God’s commands, and both suffered the consequences. God’s divine foreknowledge does not equate to God’s divine will. Knowing doesn’t make it happen.

Additionally, I believe that God is TOTALLY good and just. That’s why he demanded Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Do you think he just wanted to do that for fun? He had to do it, because to do otherwise would be contrary to everything that He is. If there were any evil in Him, we would know, because He wouldn’t keep His promises. Where has He failed to keep them? Show me one and I’ll take it all back.