What do you think?
I think you have raised a good point.
As MAN was made in the image of God, perhaps, as in the case of Lot, he is able to “negotiate” with God, that is, “reason” with God over the “human condition”, versus the “Heavenly”...
I am constantly reflecting upon the various Scriptures which speak of “negotiations” with God and Jesus.
The Samaritan women, speaking of the scraps which dogs may feed upon...
Lot, arguing with Angels concerning the number of righteous individuals in Sodom...
We mortals assign “virtue” to humans - Mother Teresa - for example.
I believe that these “virtues” are “recognized” in Heaven.
And THAT, is why, WE pray to the SAINTS...
Even tho God says not to...That makes your religion your god...
Which makes you all respecters of persons, which are forbidden to do in James, as showing partiality is a sin.