It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Honor Allah, He will forgive you.” Ibn Thawban (may Allah have mercy on him), the narrator, said: “Its meaning is that become obedient to Allah.”
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الإيمان و الإسلام / 103