Obviously there would be differences of opinion among the general authorities on questions of administration and policy...From my point of view, that inspired men and women might maneuver to have their influence felt illustrated how human agents interact in their efforts to do god's work.  Not every statement or act of church leaders is inspired, since they disagree among themselves.  Not every conclusion is right, since they occasionally backtrack.  that the Lord is in charge does not mean that he inspires or approves everything done in the church.  That he is in charge does mean that our leaders will get a lot more right than wrong.  In the meantime, a follower like me, trying to do a job under conflicting instructions or pressures, was like a mouse crossing the floor where elephants are dancing.

-Leonard J. Arrington, Adventures of a Church Historian (pg. 144)