Malachi 1:6

A son honoreth his father and a servant his master, in agreement with the commandment of God; If, then, I be a Father, where is Mine honor? Why were they persisting in their unnatural behavior and denying Him the obedience which He had a right to expect?. And If I be a Master, where is My fear? Why did they not give Him the reverence and respect which were His due?. salth the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name, the very ones who should have been leaders of the people in keeping the Law being their leaders in transgressing the Law. And ye say, as if honestly resenting the charge against them, Wherein have we despised Thy name? But the Lord has His answer ready,