[caww]

Harley...Not sure what you mean by God “demanding” respect for His son. I do believe those who love Him quite naturally respect Him...and in fact respect may have very well preceded ones love for Him...the two seem to move together.

[HarleyD]

Yes, I think you're correct. I think it goes back to the earlier part of the Psalm that those kings who don't know the Son rally against Him, the one who God the Father has exalted.

I suppose in a way it also serves to show us a hierarchical change that God demands; similar to Paul telling us to respect those in charge over us.