Chapter 12 of the Satcharitra says saints are 'greater than God'. This sounds confusing. Can you explain what this means in context?

Chapter 12 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra presents a unique perspective on the role of saints. It clarifies that while a divine incarnation's purpose is to protect the virtuous and destroy the wicked, saints are distinct beyond this. The chapter explains that to a saint, the virtuous and the wicked are equal; their hearts are filled with compassion and they work to set even the wicked on a righteous path. In this specific capacity for universal compassion and reform, the text posits that saints are 'greater than God.' As stated in Chapter 12, saints like Sai Baba are the 'Agastya for the ocean of worldly existence,' demonstrating an overflowing love for the distressed and treating all beings, great or small, with equality.