A — About This passage addresses God's judgment against Eli's sons for their persistent sin and dishonor of the priesthood, contrasted with Samuel's faithful growth before the Lord. B — Best Verse "For those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed." — 1 Samuel 2:30 (NKJV) C — Called To Do We are called to honor God with reverence and obedience, rejecting sin and pursuing faithful service like Samuel rather than presuming upon God's patience like Eli's sons.