Chapter 12 claims that saints are 'greater than God.' What is the reasoning behind this statement, and how do they interact with different types of people?

The assertion in Chapter 12 that saints are greater than God is based on their boundless and non-discriminating compassion. While God's purpose is to protect the good and destroy evil, saints treat both the virtuous and the wicked as equals. Their hearts are said to break with compassion, and their love overflows for the distressed, leading them to first focus on reforming the wicked. The chapter further explains that saints spend their merits for the love of their devotees and will even devote their lives to the ignorant to help them cultivate firm faith, demonstrating their universal concern.