Chapter 12 makes the bold claim that saints are 'greater than God.' What is the justification provided in the text for this statement?

The justification provided in Chapter 12 for the claim that saints are greater than God lies in their different approaches to dealing with wickedness. The text explains that God's incarnations are for the protection of the virtuous and the "complete destruction of the wicked." Saints, however, are distinct because they treat the virtuous and the wicked as equals. Their greatness, as described in the chapter, comes from their overwhelming compassion; they first work to set the wicked on the right path rather than destroy them. Their hearts "break into pieces with compassion," and their love overflows for all who are distressed, making their mercy universal and non-discriminatory.