To honor is to regard with great respect. Respect is a feeling of deep admiration as a result of one's abilities, qualities and achievements. For God demands of all those who have been brought into a personal relationship with him to honor him.

"'A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?' Says the LORD Almighty. 'It is you priests who show contempt for my name.'"  Malachi 1:6