Honor

 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Psalm 111.10) 

Fear of the Lord is the place to begin.  What does it mean to "fear the Lord"?

At the giving of the Ten Commandments the people were filled with fear when they saw the lightning and heard the thunder on the mountain. (Exodus 20:18-20)  Moses told them not to be afraid, but, in the same sentence, he also told them to fear the Lord. What's the difference?  They were not to be in dread of God keeping their distance, but to draw near honoring and acknowledging him.  

The simple act of acknowledging God, recognizing him as our powerful creator and Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It puts everything in perspective. It brings our life into proper alignment. Without this perspective our thinking becomes useless and unproductive (Romans 1:21,22).  Honoring God is a powerful thing. By recognizing who he is, all of his resources become available to us - his love, mercy, protection and guidance.  He is a great and powerful God for those who acknowledge him.

 But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

Psalms 33:18 (NIV)

 He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.Luke 1:50 (NLT)