Life was better when the sinners knew their place was with me. But y'all wanted to save them, so I let you. Not much I can do against the will of God.
How did it play out? Are they still a handful? Did you put them down? Maybe kicked them to the curb to fend for themselves?
I would have turned them around as model citizens who could be proud of their ability, achievements and strength of character.
Is that what you did for them?