Al-Bara' reported, and he was no liar: When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: Allah listened to him who praised Him, none of us bent his back till he (the Holy Prophet) prostrated; we then, afterwards, went down in prostration.
The hadith also teaches us about humility; it is important for us to remember that no matter how great or powerful we may become, we must always remain humble before God. We must never forget that He is the one who listens when we praise Him, so it is essential for us to show our respect through prayer and prostration whenever possible.