The text states that saints are 'greater than God' in a certain sense. How does Chapter 12 justify this seemingly paradoxical claim?

Chapter 12 makes the bold claim that 'saints are greater than God,' and it carefully explains this assertion to avoid misunderstanding. The justification lies in their distinct approach to dealing with wickedness. As the chapter details, the incarnation of God is traditionally for protecting the virtuous and destroying the wicked. However, saints are shown to operate differently; their hearts 'break into pieces with compassion,' and they treat the virtuous and the wicked as equals. The reason they are considered 'greater' in this context, as explained in Chapter 12, is that they first prioritize setting the wicked on the right path, overflowing with love for the distressed, rather than seeking their destruction.