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What does 1 Samuel 2:29 mean?

'So why do you treat my sacrifices and offerings with such disrespect? Why do you honor your sons more than me, letting them get fat off the best parts of every offering my people bring?' 1 Samuel 2:29 - Modern Text Bible

(God accuses Eli of putting his sons above God, allowing them to abuse their position for personal gain.)